JP2012139555A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of clearly notifying a player about the number of rights bringing about a specific game state and reserved and stored in the specific game state.SOLUTION: When a fourth round in a jackpot game state is completed, reserved winning determination processing for determining the number of reserved jackpot memories stored in a second reserved memory buffer is performed. In a fifth round, a first special performance is executed when it is determined that the number of reserved jackpot memories is zero or more; a second special performance is executed when it is determined that the number of reserved jackpot memories is one or more; and a third special performance is executed when it is determined that the number of reserved jackpot memories is two or more. Additionally, when the first or second special performance is executed in the jackpot game state, regular round performances are executed from the first round to the fourth round in the next jackpot game state. When the third special performance is executed, special round performances are executed from the first round to the fourth round in the next jackpot game state, and the player is notified that one or more reserved winning times are provided.

Description

  According to the present invention, based on the establishment of the start condition, a variable display means for performing a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other and deriving a display result, a predetermined identification information display result is specified. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a display result is derived.

  As a gaming machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game ball wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Further, a variable display unit capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, and a predetermined game value is obtained when the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display unit becomes a specific display result. Are configured to give the player.

  The game value is the right that the state of the variable winning ball apparatus provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine becomes advantageous for a player who is easy to win, and the right for becoming advantageous for a player. In other words, or a condition for winning a prize ball is easily established.

  In a pachinko machine, a specific display mode determined in advance is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of a special symbol (identification information) that is started in the variable display unit based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening. When the symbol is stopped and displayed, a “hit” occurs, and when a big win occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times to shift to a big hit gaming state where the hit ball is easy to win.

  In the variable display section, the symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) continue for a predetermined time and stop, swing, There is a possibility that a big hit will occur before the final result is displayed due to the state of scaling or deformation, or multiple symbols changing synchronously with the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol being switched An effect performed in a continuing state (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect. Further, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the variable display device is not a specific display result, it becomes “out of” and the variability display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  As this type of gaming machine, for example, in the big hit gaming state, each random number value is extracted and stored in advance at the timing of starting winning a game ball at the starting winning opening provided in the gaming area, and the variation corresponding to the starting winning prize It is determined whether or not a big hit or super reach will be made when the display is executed, and on the basis of the determination result, after the end of the big hit gaming state, it is possible to become a big hit or super reach in the variable display corresponding to each start winning prize There is one that performs a notice-notifying effect that gives notice in the jackpot gaming state. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

  Specifically, a big win or super reach is determined every time a start win occurs in the big win game state, and there is start win memory data determined as a big win or super reach every time a big win or super reach is determined. A notice to indicate the effect is executed.

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2005-27750 (pages 17-18, FIG. 3)

  However, in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, since the advance notice is executed based on the determination that the start winning that occurred in the big hit gaming state is a super reach that is highly likely to be a big hit, for example, a plurality of variable display units In a gaming machine that preferentially executes variable display in one of the variable display sections, if a notice for a variable display section that is not prioritized is executed during a big hit game, the game is executed after the big hit game ends. In order for the player to recognize that the display result of the non-priority variable display unit is likely to be a big hit, the start prize corresponding to the variable display in the priority variable display unit should not be interrupted The priority variable display is continuously executed, and the big hit in the priority variable display unit is retained while the expected jackpot is retained as the display result of the non-priority variable display unit. Ri becomes possible to aim at. Then, it is easy to be targeted by the player's technical intervention in a state where two big hits, a big hit based on the non-priority variable display part and a big hit based on the priority variable display part, are more likely to be aimed at than the expected number of prize balls There is a risk that the situation will be deliberately targeted and the joyfulness will be too high.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and it is possible to prevent deliberately aiming for more than an expected number of prize balls by continuously generating big hits by technical intervention of the player. An object is to provide a gaming machine.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
Based on the establishment of the starting condition, a specific display result predetermined as the display result of the identification information is derived to the variable display means for performing variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other and deriving the display result. A gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player when
The variable display means includes a first variable display means for performing variable display of a plurality of types of first identification information that can be identified based on the establishment of the first start condition, and the establishment of the second start condition. A second variable display means for performing variable display of a plurality of types of second identification information that can identify each of them,
Predetermined upper limit storage number information for determining whether or not the variable display that has not yet started despite the establishment of the first start condition is a specific variable display that is highly likely to be a specific display result First holding storage means capable of storing as first holding information within the range of
Information for determining whether or not the variable display that has not yet started despite the establishment of the second start condition is a specific variable display that is likely to be a specific display result is a predetermined upper limit storage number. Second hold storage means capable of storing as second hold information within the range of
Whether the variable display is to be a specific variable display before the variable display based on the first hold information stored in the first hold storage means or the second hold information stored in the second hold storage means is started. Variable display determining means for determining whether or not,
Advantageous game state control means for controlling the advantageous game state in which the frequency of establishment of the second start condition and / or the frequency of execution of the variable display of the second identification information is increased after the specific game state is completed;
The specific variable display is executed based on the fact that the specific variable display is determined by the variable display determination means, and the first hold information and the second hold information are both stored. Variable display control means for preferentially executing variable display of the second identification information based on the second hold information over variable display of the first identification information based on the hold information;
Whether or not the variable display of the first identification information performed by the first hold information stored in the first hold storage means when the first start condition is satisfied becomes the specific variable display. Means for determining when the first start condition is determined;
Whether or not the variable display of the second identification information performed by the second hold information stored in the second hold storage means when the second start condition is satisfied becomes the specific variable display. Means for determining when the second start condition is satisfied;
Based on the determination result of the determination means when the first start condition is satisfied or the determination result of the determination means when the second start condition is satisfied, a normal pre-reading notice effect suggesting the possibility of the specific variable display is obtained. A normal notice effect executing means that is executed until the variable display by the first hold information or the second hold information as a target is started;
With
The normal advance notice execution means does not execute the normal prefetch notice effect based on the determination result of the first start condition establishment determination means during the period in which the advantageous gaming state is controlled,
The gaming machine further includes
Based on the determination result information according to the determination result of the first start condition satisfaction determination means or the determination result of the second start condition satisfaction determination means during the period controlled to the specific gaming state, A specific notice effect execution means for executing a specific pre-reading notice effect that suggests the possibility of a specific display result in a variable display performed after the end of the gaming state;
When the specific gaming state is in recovery from a power failure, all the determination result information is initialized,
The specific notice effect execution means does not execute the specific prefetch notice effect based on the determination result of the first start condition establishment determination means, but only the specific prefetch notice effect based on the decision result of the second start condition establishment determination means. It is characterized by executing.
According to this feature, during the period controlled to the specific gaming state, the specific pre-reading notice effect based on the determination result information according to the determination result of the determination unit when the first start condition is established is not executed, and the advantageous gaming state is controlled. Even during the specified period, the normal look-ahead notice effect that suggests the possibility that the variable display of the first identification information becomes the specific variable display that is likely to be the specific display result is not executed. It is possible to prevent the possibility that the display result of the variable display of the first identification information becomes the specific display result during the gaming state, and the specific gaming state is continuously generated by the technical intervention of the player. It is possible to prevent intentional targeting of more than a few prize balls.

The gaming machine of means 1 of the present invention is:
A plurality of types of identification information (first special symbol, first identification number) that can be identified based on the establishment of the starting condition (starting winning in the first starting winning port 13; starting winning in the second starting winning port 14) Variable display means (first special symbol display 8a, second special symbol display 8b) for performing variable display of two special symbols, and the result of the game is determined by deriving the display result to the variable display means. A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that shifts to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player when the result of the game becomes a specific gaming result (for example, a big hit symbol),
On-hold storage means (first on-hold storage buffer, second on-hold storage buffer) capable of storing a plurality of the right to perform variable display of the identification information up to a predetermined upper limit based on the establishment of the start condition;
It is determined whether or not the game result is to be a specific game result (a jackpot display result) until the display result of the variable display of the identification information based on one right stored in the holding storage means is derived. A pre-determining means (a portion for executing steps S61, S62, and S73 in the game control microcomputer 560);
Among the rights stored in the holding storage means, the pre-determining means specifies the result of the game from the start of the specific gaming state until the elapse of a predetermined period (the fourth round ends). A specifying means (a part for executing the per-holding determination process in step S977 in the round post-processing) for specifying the number of rights (per-holding, winning determination result 13 to 20 flags) to be determined as a game result;
During the specific gaming state, a specific gaming state effect executing means (a jackpot display process, a mid-round process, a post-round process) that executes a specific gaming state effect (a big hit effect) different from the effect executed in the normal gaming state. , The part that executes the jackpot end effect processing), and
With
The specific game state production execution means includes:
Pre-predetermined effect execution means for executing a pre-predetermined effect (round effect) over a predetermined period from the start of the specific gaming state (a portion for executing steps S901 to 908 in the in-round processing);
After the predetermined period has elapsed, special effect execution means for executing one of a plurality of types of special effects according to the number of rights specified by the specifying means (execution of steps S913 to 919 in round processing) Part)
Including
The multiple types of special effects are:
A first special effect (see FIG. 58 (c)) executed on condition that the number of rights specified by the specifying means is zero;
A second special effect (see FIG. 58 (b)) executed on condition that the number of the rights specified by the specifying means is 1 or more;
A third special effect (see FIG. 58 (a)) executed on condition that the number of rights specified by the specifying means is 2 or more;
Including at least
The game machine further determines whether or not the special effect execution means has executed the third special effect in the previous specific game state before the specific game state is started (in the round process). Step S901 is executed)
The predetermined period before production execution means
When the determination means determines that the first special effect or the second special effect is executed, a normal effect before the predetermined period (normal round effect) is executed as the effect before the predetermined period,
When it is determined that the determination means has executed the third special effect, a special effect before a predetermined period (special round effect) different from the normal effect before the predetermined period is executed,
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the special effect is not executed until a predetermined period elapses after the start of the specific game state, the player's expectation that a plurality of rights to enter the specific game state are stored on hold is improved. be able to. Further, when the third special effect is executed after a predetermined period of time has passed, that is, when two or more rights to enter the specific gaming state are stored on hold, the specific gaming state is ended and stored. When the next specific gaming state that occurs based on one of the two or more rights is started, the special effect before the predetermined period is executed instead of the normal effect before the predetermined period, so that the player passes until the predetermined period elapses. It is possible to recognize that at least one right to enter the specific gaming state is reserved and stored, so that two or more rights to enter the specific gaming state in the previous specific gaming state in which the third special effect was executed were stored. In addition to being convinced of this, the game can be enjoyed with peace of mind until a predetermined period of time elapses. In addition, even when the second special effect is executed after the predetermined period has elapsed, there is a possibility that two or more rights to enter the specific gaming state may be reserved and stored, so that the player's expectation can be improved. .

The gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine described in means 1,
The effect execution means before the predetermined period (steps S901 to 908 in the process during the round) is the same effect mode as the second special effect (see FIG. 58B) as the special effect before the predetermined period (special round effect) (see FIG. 58B). Perform a production including a character "piece" with one hand),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when the special effect before the predetermined period includes the same effect aspect as the effect state of the second special effect, at least one or more rights to enter the specific gaming state are reserved by executing the special effect before the predetermined period. The player can easily recognize that it is stored.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 1 or means 2,
Provided with operation means (press operation part 49) that can be operated by the player,
In the special effect execution means, the number of the rights (per hold) specified by the specifying means (the part for executing the per-hold determination process in step S977 in the post-round processing) is two or more and is determined in advance. The third special effect (see FIG. 58 (a)) is executed on the condition that the operation means is operated within the operation period (effective operation period) (the operation switch 50a is detected),
The pre-predetermined effect execution means (the part that executes steps S913 to 919 in the in-round processing), when executing the pre-predetermined period special effect (special round effect), is related to whether or not the operating means has been operated. Before executing the special effect before the predetermined period,
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even if two or more rights to enter the specific gaming state are stored on hold, the third special effect is not executed unless the operating means is operated within the operation period. Not only can the player's sense of expectation that two or more are stored on hold, but the special effect before the predetermined period can be operated by operating means when one or more rights to enter a specific gaming state are stored on hold. Regardless of what is executed, the player can play with peace of mind.

A gaming machine according to means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3,
The variable display means includes
First variable display means (first special symbol display 8a) for performing variable display of a plurality of types of first identification information that can be identified based on the establishment of the first start condition;
Second variable display means (second special symbol display 8b) for performing variable display of a plurality of types of second identification information that can be identified based on the establishment of the second start condition,
The holding storage means
First hold storage means (first hold storage buffer) for storing a right to perform variable display of the first identification information based on establishment of the first start condition;
Second hold storage means (second hold storage buffer) for storing a right to perform variable display of the second identification information based on the establishment of the second start condition,
The gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) further executes variable display of the second start condition and / or the second identification information after the specific gaming state (for example, the big hit gaming state) is finished. Advantageous game state control means for controlling the game state to an advantageous game state (for example, high base state (probability change state or short time state)) with increasing frequency (for example, a part for executing steps S166 and S169 in the game control microcomputer 560) When,
At least in the advantageous gaming state, when the right is stored in both the first reserved storage means and the second reserved storage means, the second identification information is more preferable than the variable display of the first identification information. Variable display control means (for example, in the game control microcomputer 560, if the second reserved memory number is not 0 in step S52, step S53 is executed with priority given to the special symbol pointer). A value indicating “second” is set, and the process after step S55 is executed to execute the variable display of the second special symbol),
When the first start condition is satisfied, the game result by the variable display of the first identification information performed according to the right stored in the first holding storage means is changed from the specific game result by the prior determination means. First starting condition satisfaction determining means for determining whether or not to be determined (for example, a part for executing step S217A in the game control microcomputer 560);
When the second start condition is satisfied, the game result by the variable display of the second identification information performed according to the right stored in the second holding storage means is changed from the specific game result by the predetermining means. A second start condition satisfaction determination means for determining whether or not to be determined (for example, a part for executing step S217B in the game control microcomputer 560);
In a gaming state other than the specific gaming state, after one right is stored in the first holding storage means or the second holding storage means, the game result by the variable display of the identification information is obtained by the one right. The identification information performed by the right of the pre-reading notice for predicting the possibility of a specific game result based on the determination result of the first start condition satisfaction determination means or the second start condition satisfaction determination means. Effect control means (a portion for executing the continuous notice effect shown in FIGS. 52 to 55 in the effect control microcomputer 100) executed until the variable display is started,
With
The specifying means (the part for executing the hold-per-hold determination process in step S977 in the post-round processing) is based on the determination result of the determination means when the second start condition is satisfied, and the first hold storage means and the second hold storage. Only for the rights stored in the second reserved storage means among the means, the prior decision means specifies the number of rights to determine that the game result is the specific game result.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the specific game state is continuously set by the technical intervention of the player by making it impossible to recognize the possibility that the display result of the variable display of the first identification information becomes the specific game result during the specific game state. Thus, it is possible to prevent intentional aiming of more than the expected number of prize balls.

The gaming machine of means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 4,
In the advantageous gaming state, there is provided an advantageous gaming state determination limiting means for limiting execution of the determination by the determination means when the first start condition is satisfied.
According to this feature, the specific gaming state is continuously performed by the technical intervention of the player by making it impossible to recognize the possibility that the display result of the variable display of the first identification information becomes the specific gaming result during the advantageous gaming state. Thus, it is possible to prevent intentional aiming of more than the expected number of prize balls.

A gaming machine of means 6 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5,
When the first start condition is satisfied, the game result by the variable display of the first identification information performed according to the right stored in the first holding storage means is changed from the specific game result by the prior determination means. First starting condition satisfaction determining means for determining whether or not to be determined (for example, a part for executing step S217A in the game control microcomputer 560);
When the second start condition is satisfied, the game result by the variable display of the second identification information performed according to the right stored in the second holding storage means is changed from the specific game result by the predetermining means. A second start condition satisfaction determination means for determining whether or not to be determined (for example, a part for executing step S217B in the game control microcomputer 560);
After one right is stored in the first hold storage means or the second hold storage means, a notice of the possibility that the result of the game by the variable display of the identification information becomes the specific game result by the one right. The pre-reading notice is executed until the variable display of the identification information performed by the right is started based on the determination result of the first start condition satisfaction determination means or the second start condition satisfaction determination means. Effect control means for performing (in the effect control microcomputer 100, a portion for executing the continuous notice effect shown in FIGS. 52 to 55);
Variable display pattern determining means for determining the variable display pattern of the identification information based on the determination result of the prior determination means (the portion for executing steps S214A and S214B in the game control microcomputer 560);
With
The first hold storage means and the second hold storage means store the right up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4),
The variable display pattern determining means includes
Specific variable display patterns (super CA2-7, CA3-4) are used as variable display patterns of the identification information at a higher rate than when the prior determination means determines not to determine the specific game result. (See FIGS. 9 (a) (b), 10 (a) (b)),
A variable display determination random number (variable pattern type determination random number (random 2)) and a plurality of types of variable display patterns extracted when one right is stored in the first hold storage means or the second hold storage means A determination value assigned to each of the first reserved storage unit and the second reserved storage unit is different depending on the number of rights stored when the variable display is started. The variable display pattern is determined using a value table (a portion for executing steps S214A and S214B in the game control microcomputer 560),
In the determination value table, a common determination value is assigned to the specific variable display pattern regardless of the number of rights stored in the first reserved storage unit and the second reserved storage unit (for example, 10 (a), 10 (b) and FIG. 59, regardless of whether the total pending storage number is 0 to 2 or more than 3, the variation pattern type including the variation pattern with super reach ( A determination value in the range of 230 to 251 is assigned to the super CA2-7 and CA3-4)),
The production control means includes
The variable display determination random number extracted when the game result by the variable display performed according to the one right is determined to be the specific game result by the pre-determining means, or when the one right is stored Based on the coincidence with the common determination value, the pre-reading notice is executed (the part in which the production control microcomputer 100 executes the continuous notice effect),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, a common determination value is assigned to a specific variable display pattern regardless of the number of rights stored in the holding storage unit, and a variable display pattern other than the specific variable display pattern is assigned. Is configured so that different judgment values are assigned according to the number of rights stored in the hold storage means, so that when the pre-reading notice is executed based on the specific variable display pattern, the hold storage is performed. It is possible to prevent inconsistencies depending on the number of rights stored by the means. Further, by varying the variable display time according to the number of rights stored in the holding storage means, it is possible to prevent the situation where the variable display operation rate is reduced as much as possible.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit determination table and the big hit classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for big hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for deviation. It is explanatory drawing which shows a hit fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a deviation variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding buffer. It is a flowchart which shows the effect process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a command reception buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a continuous notice allocation table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a continuous notice allocation table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the handling when the fluctuation | variation display of a 2nd special symbol interrupts when performing the continuous notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of an effect symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit display process. It is a flowchart which shows a process during a round. It is a flowchart which shows a process during a round. It is a flowchart which shows an effect selection process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a special production | presentation selection table. It is a flowchart which shows a round post-process. It is a flowchart which shows determination processing per hold. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end effect process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation aspect of a continuous notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation aspect of a continuous notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation aspect of a continuous notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation aspect of a continuous notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation aspect of a pseudo | simulation ream. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation aspect of a big hit effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation aspect of a big hit effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the allocation state of the determination value in the variation pattern classification determination table for deviation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the other example of the allocation state of the determination value in the fluctuation pattern classification determination table for deviation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the further another example of the allocation state of the determination value in the variation pattern classification determination table for deviation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the allocation state of the judgment value in the fluctuation pattern classification judgment table for deviation when it sees paying attention also to the fluctuation pattern classification including the fluctuation pattern with a pseudo-continuity as a fluctuation pattern other than the fluctuation pattern with a super reach. is there. It is explanatory drawing which shows the allocation state of the determination value in the variation pattern classification judgment table for deviation | shift when it sees paying attention also to the variation pattern classification containing the variation pattern with a pseudo | simulation series.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be opened and closed. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape that is provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (games to be described later) attached to them. A structure including the board 6).

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. Under the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided a surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6 in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down.

  An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. In the effect display device 9, variable display (fluctuation) of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is performed. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that variably displays an effect symbol (decoration symbol) as identification information. The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the first special symbol display 8a is executing variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 9 to execute the effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8a executes the second special display. When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed on the symbol display 8b, the effect display is executed by the effect display device in accordance with the variable display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

  A first special symbol display (first variable display means) 8 a that variably displays a first special symbol as identification information is provided on the left side of the top of the effect display device 9 in the game board 6. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. In other words, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. A second special symbol display (second variable display means) 8b that variably displays a second special symbol as identification information is provided on the right side of the upper portion of the effect display device 9 in the game board 6. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

  In this embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both 0 to 9), but the types may be different. Further, the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) of, for example, 00 to 99, for example.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator.

  For the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the variable display execution condition, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening) 14), a variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) When the variable display time (fluctuation time) elapses, a display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that winning means that a game ball has entered a predetermined area such as a winning opening. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b. Display design (also referred to as a decorative design) as a design. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Synchronous means that the start time and end time of variable display are substantially the same (may be exactly the same) and the variable display period is substantially the same (may be exactly the same). Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 reminds the jackpot The combination of is stopped and displayed.

  A winning device having a first start winning port 13 is provided below the effect display device 9. The game ball won in the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start opening switch 13a.

  A variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning port 14 through which a game ball can be won is provided below a winning device having a first starting winning port (first starting port) 13. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second start opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be awarded to the second starting winning port 14 (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 than the first starting winning opening 13. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning opening 14. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured that the winning is possible (that is, it is difficult for the gaming ball to win) although it is difficult to win a prize.

  Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a start winning opening or a starting opening.

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball heading for the variable winning ball device 15 is very likely to win the second start winning port 14. The first start winning opening 13 is provided directly under the effect display device 9, but the interval between the lower end of the effect display device 9 and the first start winning opening 13 is further reduced, or the first start winning opening is set. The winning percentage of the second starting prize opening 14 is such that the nails are densely arranged around 13 or the nail arrangement around the first starting prize opening 13 is difficult to guide the game ball to the first starting prize opening 13. This may be made higher than the winning rate of the first start winning opening 13.

  Below the first special symbol display 8a, the number of valid winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as the start memory or the start prize memory) is displayed 4. There is provided a first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a composed of two indicators (for example, LEDs). The first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  Below the second special symbol display 8b is a second special symbol hold comprising four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. A storage indicator 18b is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  Further, the display screen of the effect display device 9 is provided with a first reserved memory display unit 18c for displaying the first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory display unit 18d for displaying the second reserved memory number. . In addition, you may make it provide the area | region (sum total pending | holding memory display part) which displays the total number (sum total pending memory count) which is the sum total of the 1st pending memory count and the 2nd pending memory count. As described above, if the summation pending storage display section for displaying the total number is provided, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that are not satisfied with the variable display start condition.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, there is provided a variable winning ball device 15 that opens and closes only the second starting winning opening 14, but the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 13 are provided. Any of the winning openings 14 may be provided with a variable winning ball apparatus that opens and closes.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 includes an opening / closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b. When the open / close plate is controlled to be open by the solenoid 21 in the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when the symbol is derived and displayed, the big winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  A normal symbol display 10 is provided at the lower right side of the game board 6. The normal symbol display 10 variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “◯” and “x”) called normal symbols.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, variable display is performed by alternately lighting the upper and lower lamps (the symbols can be visually recognized when turned on). For example, if the lower lamp is turned on at the end of the variable display, it is a hit. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the normal symbol is a stop symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 14). To change. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of indicators that are turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of indicators that are lit is reduced by one. Further, in the probability variation state where the probability of being determined to be a big hit as compared to the normal state is high, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 The opening time becomes longer and the number of opening times is increased. That is, the game ball is controlled to be in a high base state that is controlled so as to make it easier for the game ball to start and win (that is, the variable display execution conditions in the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 are easily established). Transition. Further, in this embodiment, even in the short time state (the game state in which the special symbol variable display time is shortened), the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 becomes longer and the number of times of opening is increased.

  Note that by extending the time during which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state (also referred to as the open extended state), it becomes easier for the game ball to enter the start winning opening (that is, the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and the effect display). It is also possible to shift to a high base state that is a gaming state controlled so that the variable display execution condition in the device 9 is easily established.

  Further, instead of extending the time during which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, the normal symbol display 10 is shifted to the normal symbol probability changing state in which the probability that the stopped symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, so that the high base state is achieved. You may migrate. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In this case, by performing the transition control to the normal symbol probability changing state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the frequency at which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened is increased. Therefore, if the normal symbol probability changing state is entered, the opening time and the number of opening times of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased, and a state where it is easy to start a winning (high base state) is achieved. That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 can be increased when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol or the stop symbol of the special symbol is a probabilistic symbol. It changes to an advantageous state (a state where it is easy to win a start). It should be noted that increasing the number of times of opening is a concept including changing from a closed state to an open state.

  Moreover, you may transfer to a high base state by shifting to the normal symbol time short state where the fluctuation time (variable display period) of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is shortened. In the normal symbol short-time state, the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, so that the frequency of starting the variation of the normal symbol increases, and as a result, the frequency of hitting the normal symbol increases. Therefore, when the frequency that the normal symbol is won increases, the frequency that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened is increased, and the start winning state is easily set (high base state).

  Also, by shifting to the short time state when the variation time (variable display period) of special symbols and production symbols is shortened, the variation time of special symbols and production symbols is shortened, so that effective start winnings are likely to occur. The possibility that a big hit game is played increases.

  Furthermore, by making transitions to all the states shown above (open extended state, normal symbol probability change state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state), it will be easier to win a start (shift to a high base state). May be. In addition, it is easier to win a start (high base) by shifting to any one of the above states (open extended state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state). Transition to a state).

  On the left and right sides of the game area 7 of the game board 6, there are provided decorative LEDs 25 that are displayed blinking during the game, and at the lower part there is an outlet 26 for taking in a hit ball that has not won. In addition, two speakers 27R and 27L that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. A top frame LED 28a, a left frame LED 28b, and a right frame LED 28c provided on the front frame are provided on the outer periphery upper portion, the outer periphery left portion, and the outer periphery right portion of the game area 7. Also, a prize ball LED 51 that is turned on when there is a remaining number of prize balls is provided in the vicinity of the left frame LED 28b, and a ball cut LED 52 that is turned on when the supply ball is cut is provided in the vicinity of the right frame LED 28c. . The top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, and the decoration LED 25 are examples of effects light emitters provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In addition to the above-described various LEDs for production (decoration), LEDs and lamps for production are installed.

  In addition, an operation unit 50 as an operation means that can be operated by a player is provided on a member constituting the hit ball supply tray 3. As shown in FIG. 1 (b), the operation unit 50 is provided with a pressing operation unit 49 made of a transparent resin member that can be pressed by the player and can be turned on by including the LED 50b therein. It has been. An operation switch 50a for detecting a pressing operation of the pressing operation unit 49 is provided below the pressing operation unit 49 (see FIG. 3).

  In the gaming machine, a ball striking device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to a player operating the batting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the gaming area 7. ) Is provided. A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 13 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a, if the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, 1), the first special symbol display 8a starts variable display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts variable display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Is done. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 13. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on the condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning opening 14 and is detected by the second start opening switch 14a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the special symbol variable display ends, 2), the second special symbol display 8b starts variable display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts variable display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Is done. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening 14. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. 2 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to a game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the CPU 56 and the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or built-in. The I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 54, so that the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31.

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to win a jackpot based on a display result of variable symbol special display. The random number circuit 503 updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at a random timing Based on the fact that the winning time is the reading (extraction) of the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

  The random number circuit 503 includes a numeric data update range selection setting function (initial value selection setting function and upper limit value selection setting function), numeric data update rule selection setting function, and numeric data update rule selection. It has various functions such as a switching function. With such a function, the randomness of the generated random numbers can be improved.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using the ID number of the game control microcomputer 560 stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 54 (an ID number assigned with a different value for each product of the game control microcomputer 560). The numerical data obtained by the execution is set as the initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 503 can be further improved.

  The game control microcomputer 560 reads numerical data as random R from the random number circuit 503 when a start winning to the first start port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a occurs, and starts to change the special symbol and the effect symbol. Sometimes it is determined whether or not to make a big hit display result as a specific display result based on the random R, that is, whether or not to make a big hit. Then, when it is determined to be a big hit, the gaming state is shifted to a big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player.

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (the value of the special symbol process flag or the total pending storage number counter) and the data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 55 is backed up.

  A reset signal (not shown) from the power supply board is input to the reset terminal of the game control microcomputer 560. A reset circuit for generating a reset signal supplied to the game control microcomputer 560 and the like is mounted on the power supply board. When the reset signal becomes high level, the game control microcomputer 560 and the like are in an operable state, and when the reset signal becomes low level, the game control microcomputer 560 and the like are in an operation stop state. Therefore, an allowable signal that allows the operation of the game control microcomputer 560 or the like is output during a period when the reset signal is at a high level, and a game control microcomputer is output when the reset signal is at a low level. An operation stop signal for stopping the operation of 560 or the like is output. Note that the reset circuit may be mounted on each electric component control board (a board on which a microcomputer for controlling the electric parts is mounted).

  Further, a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board has dropped below a predetermined value is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the power supply board monitors the voltage value of a predetermined voltage (for example, DC30V or DC5V) used in the gaming machine, and when the voltage value decreases to a predetermined value (the power supply voltage is reduced). A power supply monitoring circuit that outputs a power-off signal indicating that). A clear signal (not shown) indicating that the clear switch for instructing to clear the contents of the RAM is operated is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 560.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 for supplying detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. The main board also includes an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560. 31. Further, an information output circuit (not shown) for outputting an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer is also mounted on the main board 31.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (configured by the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. The control command is received, and display control with the effect display device 9 that variably displays the effect symbol is performed.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of the relay board 77, the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 are not equipped with a microcomputer, but may be equipped with a microcomputer. Further, without providing the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70, only the effect control board 80 may be provided for effect control.

  The effect control board 80 has an effect control microcomputer 100 including an effect control CPU 101 and a RAM. The RAM may be externally attached. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and receives a capture signal from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77 ( In response to the (effect control INT signal), an effect control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103. Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

  In this embodiment, a VDP 109 that performs display control of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100 is mounted on the effect control board 80. The VDP 109 has an address space independent of the production control microcomputer 100, and maps a VRAM therein. The VRAM is a buffer memory for expanding image data generated by the VDP. Then, the VDP 109 outputs the image data in the VRAM to the effect display device 9.

  The effect control CPU 101 reads necessary data from a character ROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The character ROM is for storing character image data displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, a person, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including effect symbols) in advance. The effect control CPU 101 outputs the data read from the character ROM to the VDP 109. The VDP 109 executes display control based on the data input from the effect control CPU 101.

  The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to the input driver 102 on the effect control board 80. The input driver 102 passes the signal input from the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the inside of the effect control board 80 (does not pass the signal in the direction from the inside of the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). It is also a unidirectional circuit as a regulating means.

  As a signal direction regulating means, the signal inputted from the main board 31 is allowed to pass through the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). The unidirectional circuit 74 is mounted. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. FIG. 3 illustrates a diode. A unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Furthermore, since the production control command and the production control INT signal are output from the main board 31 via the I / O port unit 571 that is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 77 to the inside of the main board 31 is restricted. The That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (the game control microcomputer 560 side). The I / O port unit 571 is a part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG. Further, a signal driver circuit that is a unidirectional circuit may be further provided outside the I / O port portion 571 (on the relay board 77 side).

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a signal for driving the LED to the lamp driver board 35 via the output port 105. Further, the production control CPU 101 outputs sound number data to the audio output board 70 via the output port 104.

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies a drive signal to each LED provided on the frame side such as the top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c. Further, a drive signal is supplied to the decoration LED 25 provided on the game board side. When a light emitter other than the LED is provided, a drive circuit (driver) for driving the light emitter is mounted on the lamp driver substrate 35.

  In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 via the input driver 702. The voice synthesizing IC 703 generates voice or sound effect according to the sound number data, and outputs it to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplifier circuit 705 outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 706 to the speakers 27R and 27L. The voice data ROM 704 stores control data corresponding to the sound number data. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data showing the output form of the sound effect or sound in a time series in a predetermined period (for example, the changing period of the effect design).

  The effect control CPU 101 is connected to the operation unit 50 via the input / output port 106, and outputs a signal for driving the LED 50 b in the operation unit 50 via the input / output port 106. An operation signal output in response to the player's pressing operation is input from the operation switch 50a.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31. When power is supplied to the gaming machine and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, and the gaming control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) After executing a security check process, which is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid, the main process after step S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to interrupt mode 2 (step S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer (step S3). After initialization of the built-in device (CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port), which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits)) is performed (step S4), the RAM is accessible (Step S5). In the interrupt mode 2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) built in the CPU 56 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is This mode indicates an interrupt address.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks the state of the output signal (clear signal) of a clear switch (for example, mounted on the power supply board) input via the input port (step S6). When the ON is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 56 executes normal initialization processing (steps S10 to S15).

  If the clear switch is not on, check whether data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) was performed when power supply to the gaming machine was stopped (Step S7). When it is confirmed that such protection processing is not performed, the CPU 56 executes initialization processing. Whether there is backup data in the backup RAM area is confirmed, for example, by the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process.

  When it is confirmed that the power supply stop process has been performed, the CPU 56 performs data check of the backup RAM area (step S8). In this embodiment, a parity check is performed as a data check. Therefore, in step S8, the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum calculated and stored by the same process in the power supply stop process. When the power supply is stopped after an unexpected power failure or the like, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) is normal (matched). That the check result is not normal means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, an initialization process that is executed when the power is turned on is not performed when the power supply is stopped.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 recovers the game state restoration process (steps S41 to S43) for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electrical component control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply is stopped. Process). Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 55) (step S42). ). The work area is backed up by a backup power source. In the backup setting table, initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the work area is set. As a result of the processing in steps S41 and S42, the saved contents of the work area that should not be initialized remain as they are. The part that should not be initialized is, for example, data indicating the gaming state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, probability variation flag, time reduction flag, etc.), and the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer) ), A portion in which data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). Then, the process proceeds to step S14. In this embodiment, the CPU 56 also transmits, to the effect control board 80, a total pending storage number designation command in which the value of the total pending storage number counter stored in the backup RAM is set in the process of step S43.

  In this embodiment, it is confirmed whether the data in the backup RAM area is stored using both the backup flag and the check data, but only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the check data may be used as an opportunity for executing the game state restoration process.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). The RAM clear process initializes predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a random number for normal symbol determination) to 0, but an arbitrary value or a predetermined value It may be initialized to. In addition, the entire area of the RAM 55 may not be initialized, and predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a random number for normal symbol determination) may be left as it is. Further, the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (step S12).

  By the processing in steps S11 and S12, for example, a normal symbol per-determining random number counter, a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball number storage buffer, a special symbol process flag, and other flags for selectively performing processing according to the control state are initialized. Value is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 initializes a sub board (a board on which a microcomputer other than the main board 31 is mounted) (a command indicating that the game control microcomputer 560 has executed an initialization process). Is also transmitted to the sub-board (step S13). For example, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the initialization designation command, the effect display device 9 performs screen display for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been performed, that is, initialization notification.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process for initial setting of the random number circuit 503 (step S14). For example, the CPU 56 performs setting according to the random number circuit setting program to cause the random number circuit 503 to update the value of the random R.

  In step S15, the CPU 56 sets a register of the CTC built in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 2 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 2 ms.

  When the execution of the initialization process (steps S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (step S17) and the initial value random number update process (step S18) in the main process. When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are executed, the interrupt disabled state is set (step S16). Set (step S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol when it is not a big hit, or a random number for determining whether to reach when it is not a big hit, The random number update process is a process for updating the count value of a counter for generating a display random number. The initial value random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the initial value random number determines the initial value of the count value of a counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to win a normal symbol (ordinary random number generation counter for normal symbol determination). It is a random number to do. A game control process for controlling the progress of the game, which will be described later (the game control microcomputer 560 controls game devices such as an effect display device, a variable winning ball device, a ball payout device, etc. provided in the game machine itself. In the process of transmitting a command signal to be controlled by another microcomputer, or a game machine control process), the count value of the random number for determination per normal symbol is one round (the random number for determination per normal symbol is taken). When the value is incremented by the number of values between the minimum value and the maximum value of the possible values), an initial value is set in the counter.

  In this embodiment, the reach effect is executed using an effect symbol (decorative symbol) variably displayed on the effect display device 9. Further, when the display result of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the reach effect is always executed. When the display result of the special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not to execute the reach effect by lottery using a random number. However, it is the production control microcomputer 100 that actually executes the reach production control.

  When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether or not an on-state is turned on) is executed (step S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when a power supply monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a decrease in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. In the power-off detection process, when detecting that the power-off signal has been output, the CPU 56 executes a power supply stop process for saving necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and their state is determined (switch processing: step S21). ).

  Next, the CPU 56 has a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold storage display 18a, a second special symbol hold storage display 18b, a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the on-hold storage display 41 is executed (step S22). About the 1st special symbol display 8a, the 2nd special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, a drive signal is output with respect to each display according to the content of the output buffer set by step S32, S33. Execute control.

  Also, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each random number for determination such as a random number for determination per ordinary symbol used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: step S23). The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: steps S24 and S25).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing (step S26). In the special symbol process, corresponding processing is executed according to a special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol indicator 8a, the second special symbol indicator 8b, and the special winning award in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

  Next, normal symbol process processing is performed (step S27). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 56 executes a corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: step S28).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (step S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 (step S30). Specifically, the payout control micro mounted on the payout control board 37 in response to winning detection based on any of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 being turned on. A payout control command (prize ball number signal) indicating the number of prize balls is output to the computer. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. Is output to the output port (step S31: output process).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of the special symbol in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( Step S32). For example, if the change speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set when the start flag set in the special symbol process is set, the CPU 56, for example, every 0.2 seconds passes. Then, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by one. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a drive signal in step S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer, whereby the first special symbol display unit 8a and the second special symbol display unit 8b Variable display of the second special symbol is executed.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in an output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( Step S33). For example, when the start flag related to the variation of the normal symbol is set, the CPU 56 switches the display state (“◯” and “×”) for the variation rate of the normal symbol every 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set. With such a speed, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer (for example, 1 indicating “◯” and 0 indicating “x”) is switched every 0.2 seconds. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a normal signal on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in step S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (step S34), and the process is terminated.

  With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 2 ms. The game control process corresponds to the processes in steps S21 to S33 (excluding step S29) in the timer interrupt process. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed in the main process. It may be executed.

  When the shifted symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the variable display state of the effect symbol is started after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. There may be a case where a predetermined combination of effects that does not reach reach is stopped and displayed without reaching reach. Such a variable display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a variable display mode of “non-reach” (also referred to as “normally shift”) in a case where the variable display result is a loss symbol.

  When the shifted symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the variable display state of the effect symbol is changed after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. After reaching the reach state, a reach effect is executed, and a combination of predetermined effect symbols that do not eventually become a jackpot symbol may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the effect design is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach out”) when the variable display result is “out of”.

  In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Finally, the effect symbols are all stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R in the effect display device 9.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing the variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, the non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach are used as the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out of” and the variable display mode of the effect design is “non-reach”. A variation pattern of PA1-4 is prepared. Further, normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-2, normal PB2-1 to normal PB2-2 are shown as variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out” and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “reach”. Fluctuation patterns of Super PA3-1 to Super PA3-2 and Super PB3-1 to Super PB3-2 are prepared. As shown in FIG. 6, the re-variation is performed twice for the non-reach PA 1-4 variation pattern that is used when not reaching and has a pseudo-continuous effect. Of the variation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-rendition, when normal PB2-1 is used, re-variation is performed twice. Of the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects, when normal PB2-2 is used, re-variation is performed three times. Furthermore, when using super PA3-1 to super PA3-2 among the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-rendition effects, re-variation is performed four times.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, normal PA2-3 to normal PA2-4, normal PB2-3 to normal PB2 are used as the variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is a big hit symbol. -4, fluctuation patterns of Super PA3-3 to SuperPA3-4 and Super PB3-3 to Super PB3-4 are prepared. In FIG. 6, when normal PB2-3 is used, re-variation is performed twice. Of the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-rendition, when normal PB2-4 is used, re-variation is performed three times. Furthermore, when using super PA3-3 to super PA3-4 among the fluctuation patterns that are used for reaching and have a pseudo-continuous effect, re-variation is performed four times.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, when the variation time is fixedly determined according to the type of reach (for example, in the case of Super Reach A with pseudo-ream, the variation time is 32. In the case of Super Reach A without pseudo-ream, the fluctuation time is fixed at 22.75 seconds). For example, even in the case of the same type of Super Reach, Depending on the total number of pending storage, the variation time may be varied. For example, even with the same type of super reach, the variation time may be shortened as the total number of pending storage increases. Also, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the first reserved memory number. When the variable display of the two special symbols is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the second reserved memory number. In this case, a separate determination table is prepared for each value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number (for example, the variation pattern type determination table for the reserved memory numbers 0 to 2 and the reserved memory numbers 3 and 4). For example, a determination table may be selected according to the value of the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number, and the change time may be varied.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (2 round jackpot, 6 round jackpot, 15 round jackpot described later) (for jackpot type determination)
(2) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(5) Random 5 (MR5): Determine the initial value of random 4 (for determining the initial value of random 4)

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern is first determined using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and the variation pattern determined using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). The variation pattern included in the type is determined. Thus, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-stage lottery process.

  The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. For example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by reach type, and include a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach A, and a variation pattern with super reach B. It may be divided into variable pattern types. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by the number of re-variations of pseudo-continuations, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern without pseudo-reams, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of less than two re-variations, It may be divided into a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of three re-variations and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of four re-variations. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns may be grouped according to the presence / absence of a specific effect such as a pseudo ream or a slip effect.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, in the case of a big hit in the normal gaming state, normal CA3-1, which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only normal reach, and variation with normal reach and pseudo-ream It is classified into normal CA3-2 which is a variation pattern type including a pattern, and super CA3-3 and super CA3-4 which are variation pattern types with super reach. In the case of a big hit in the probability variation state or the short-time state, the variation pattern type includes a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only a normal reach and a variation pattern with a normal reach and a pseudo-ream. They are classified into normal CA3-2 and super CA3-4 which is a variation pattern type with super reach. Further, in the case of a deviation, it is a non-reach CA 2-1 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with no reach and a specific effect, and a variation pattern type that includes a change pattern with a specific effect without a reach. Non-reach CA2-2, non-reach CA2-3 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of shortened variation without reach and specific effects, and normal CA2-4 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only normal reach Normal CA2-5 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach and three re-variation pseudo-continuations and Normal CA2 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach and two re-variation pseudo-continuations -6 and super CA2-7 which is a variation pattern type with super reach Are the type divided into.

  In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 5, the game control microcomputer 560 uses a counter for generating the jackpot type determination random number (1) and the random number for determination per ordinary symbol (4). Count up (add 1). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers (random 2, random 3) or initial value random numbers (random 5). In addition, in order to improve a game effect, you may use random numbers other than said random number. In this embodiment, a random number generated by hardware built in the game control microcomputer 560 (or hardware external to the game control microcomputer 560) is used as the jackpot determination random number.

  FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal-time jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state) and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state. Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 8A is set in the normal jackpot determination table, and each numerical value described in the right column of FIG. 8A is set in the probability variation big hit determination table. Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 8A is the jackpot determination value.

  FIGS. 8B and 8C are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination tables 131 a and 131 b stored in the ROM 54. Among these, FIG. 8 (b) determines the jackpot type using the holding memory based on the game ball having won the first start winning opening 13 (that is, when the first special symbol is changed). This is a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a. Further, FIG. 8C shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using the holding memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed). Is a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b.

  The jackpot type determination table 131a, 131b determines that the jackpot type is “2 round jackpot” based on a random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type when the variable display result is determined to be a jackpot symbol. This table is referred to in order to determine one of “six round jackpots” and “15 round jackpots”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, determination values are assigned to the “2 round big hit” and “6 round big hit” in the big hit type determination table 131a. On the other hand, a case will be described in which determination values are assigned to “15 round jackpot” and “6 round jackpot” in the jackpot type determination table 131b.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, as the first specific gaming state to which a predetermined amount of game value is given, two rounds of jackpot and a larger amount of games than the game value are provided. A case will be described in which a 6-round jackpot is determined as the second specific gaming state to which value is given and a 15-round jackpot is determined as the third specific gaming state to which a larger amount of game value is given than the gaming value. The game value to be given is not limited to the number of rounds as shown in this embodiment. For example, as compared with the first specific gaming state, the second specific gaming state or the third specific gaming state in which the allowable amount of the number of winning game balls (count number) to the big winning opening per round is increased as the gaming value. May be determined. Further, for example, as compared with the first specific gaming state, the second specific gaming state or the third specific gaming state in which the opening time of the big winning opening per time during the big hit is increased as the gaming value is determined. Also good. Also, for example, even in the same 15 rounds of big hit, the first specific gaming state where the big winning opening per round is opened once and the second specific gaming state where the big winning opening per round is opened multiple times. Alternatively, the third specific game state may be prepared, and the game value of the second specific game state or the third specific game state may be increased by substantially increasing the number of times the special winning opening is opened. In this case, for example, in any case of the first specific gaming state to the third specific gaming state, when the big winning opening is opened 15 times (in this case, all the 15 rounds in the case of the first specific gaming state) In the second specific gaming state or the third specific gaming state, there will be an undigested round remaining), and an effect in a manner in which whether or not the big hit continues (so-called rank) An up bonus) may be executed. And in the case of the first specific gaming state, since all 15 rounds have been completed internally, the big hit game is terminated, and in the case of the second specific gaming state or the third specific gaming state, it is not digested internally. Therefore, the big hit game may be continued (an effect that the bonus winning opening is additionally started with a bonus after finishing the big hit of 15 times).

  In addition, “2 round jackpot” controls to 2 rounds jackpot gaming state, “6 rounds jackpot” controls to 6 rounds jackpot gaming state, “15 rounds jackpot” means 15 rounds jackpot gaming state It is a big hit that is controlled and transitions to a probable change state after the end of all these big hit gaming states.

  The jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b are numerical values to be compared with a random 1 value, and determination values corresponding to “2 round jackpot”, “6 round jackpot”, and “15 round jackpot” (jackpot type Judgment value) is set. When the value of random 1 matches any of the jackpot type determination values, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type as a type corresponding to the matched jackpot type determination value.

  FIGS. 9A and 9B are explanatory diagrams showing the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132a and 132b. The jackpot variation pattern type determination tables 132 and 132b determine the variation pattern type according to the determination result of the jackpot type when the variable display result is determined to be the jackpot symbol, and the random number for determining the variation pattern type. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on (Random 2).

  Each of the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132a and 132b includes numerical values (determination values) to be compared with values of random numbers (random 2) for variation pattern type determination, which are normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2, A determination value corresponding to one of the variation pattern types of super CA3-3 to super CA3-4 is set.

  For example, the big hit type (two round big hit or six round big hit) is determined using the holding memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed). 9a using the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132a used in this case, and the reserved memory based on the game ball winning the second start winning opening 14 (that is, the second special symbol) When the big hit type (6 round big hit or 15 round big hit) is determined, the big hit variation pattern type judgment table 132b shown in FIG. The assignment of determination values to the variation pattern types of normal CA 3-2 and super CA 3-4 is different. The big hit variation pattern type determination table 132b is assigned a decision value for the super CA3-3, whereas the big hit variation pattern type decision table 132a has a decision value for the super CA3-3. Is not assigned.

  As described above, when the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132a and 132b selected according to the gaming state are compared, the assignment of the determination value to each variation pattern type differs depending on the big hit type. Therefore, different variation pattern types can be determined according to the jackpot type, and the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type can be varied.

  As shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, in this embodiment, the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type can be used regardless of whether it is a big hit of 2 rounds, a big hit of 6 rounds, or a big hit of 15 rounds. If the value of) is 150 to 251, it can be seen that the variable display with at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is executed.

  FIGS. 10A and 10B are explanatory diagrams showing the deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135a and 135b. Among these, FIG. 10 (a) shows a loss variation pattern type determination table 135a used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is less than three. FIG. 10B shows a variation pattern type determination table 135b for loss that is used when the gaming state is the probability changing state or the time saving state, or the total pending storage number is 3 or more. The deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135a and 135b have a plurality of types of variation pattern types based on a random number (random 2) for variation pattern type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a loss symbol. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine any of the above.

  The example shown in FIG. 10 shows a case where the common use variation pattern type determination table 135b is used for the case where the gaming state is the time-saving state and the case where the total number of pending storages is 3 or more. A separate variation pattern type determination table for detachment may be used for the state and the case where the total number of pending storages is 3 or more. Furthermore, a plurality of deviation variation pattern determination tables (tables with different ratios of determination values) corresponding to the total number of pending storages may be used as the variation pattern type determination table for loss of time.

  In this embodiment, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135a used when the total pending storage number is less than 3 and the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135b used when the total pending storage number is 3 or more are two. Although the case where only the type table is used is shown, the method of dividing the deviation variation pattern type determination table is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, a separate deviation variation pattern type determination table may be provided for each value of the total pending storage number (that is, for the total pending storage number 0, for the total pending storage number 1, for the total pending storage number 2) , The deviation variation pattern type determination table for the total pending storage number 3, for the total pending storage number 4... May be used separately). Further, for example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table corresponding to a combination of a plurality of values other than the total number of pending storages may be used. For example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table for the total pending storage number 0-2, the total pending storage number 3, the total pending storage number 4,... May be used.

  Further, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which a plurality of deviation variation pattern type determination tables are provided according to the total number of pending storages. However, a deviation variation pattern type determination table according to the first and second pending storage numbers. A plurality of may be provided. For example, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, a deviation variation pattern type determination table prepared separately for each value of the first reserved memory number may be used (that is, the first reserved memory number). The deviation variation pattern type determination table for 0, for the first reserved memory number, for the first reserved memory number for 2, for the first reserved memory number for three, for the first reserved memory number for four, etc. Each may be used separately). Further, for example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table corresponding to a combination of a plurality of other values of the first reserved storage number may be used. For example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table for the first reserved memory number 0 to 2, the first reserved memory number 3, the first reserved memory number 4, and so on may be used. Even in this case, when the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are large (for example, 3 or more), it may be configured such that a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with a short variation time is easily selected. .

  Each deviation variation pattern type determination table 135a, 135b includes a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (random 2) value for variation pattern type determination, which is non-reach CA2-1 to non-reach CA2-. 3, a determination value corresponding to one of the variation pattern types of normal CA2-4 to normal CA2-6 and super CA2-7 is set.

  As shown in FIGS. 10 (a) and 10 (b), in this embodiment, in the case of a deviation, if the random pattern random number (random 2) value for determining the variation pattern type is 230 to 251, the game It can be seen that, regardless of the state and the total number of pending storage, a variable display with at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is executed.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, the case where the common variation pattern type determination table for loss is used regardless of the current gaming state. However, whether the current gaming state is a probable variation state or not is shortened. Depending on whether the state is the normal state or the normal state, a big hit variation pattern type determination table or a deviation variation pattern type determination table prepared separately may be used. Further, in this embodiment, when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the variation pattern of shortening variation is determined by selecting the variation pattern type determination table for shortening shown in FIG. 10B. However, the total number of pending storages (the first number of pending storages or the number of second pending storages may be used) when the variation pattern of the shortening variation can be selected according to the current gaming state is shown. The threshold value may be different. For example, when the gaming state is the normal state, when the total number of reserved memory is 3 (or when the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is 2, for example), The variation pattern type determination table for loss is selected so that the variation pattern of the shortened variation may be determined. When the gaming state is a short-time state or a probable variation state, the total number of pending storages is smaller 1 or 2 (Or, for example, even when the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are smaller 0 or 1), the variation pattern type of shortening variation is selected by selecting the shortening variation pattern type determination table. It may be determined.

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a hit variation pattern determination table 137a stored in the ROM 54. As shown in FIG. The hit fluctuation pattern determination table 137a is a random number for random pattern determination (random 3) according to the determination result of the big hit type or the fluctuation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit”. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the above. The hit variation pattern determination table 137a is selected as a use table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. That is, the hit variation pattern determination table 137a is selected as the use table in accordance with the determination result that the variation pattern type is any one of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 and super CA3-3 to super CA3-4. . The winning variation pattern determination table 137a is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random pattern random number (random 3) value according to the variation pattern type, and the variable display result of the effect symbol is “big hit” Data (determination value) corresponding to any of a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to

  In the example shown in FIG. 11, as the variation pattern types, normal CA3-1, which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only normal reach, and normal CA3, which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach and pseudo-continuity. -2 and a super CA 3-3 and a super CA 3-4, which are fluctuation pattern types including a fluctuation pattern involving super reach (which may be accompanied by a pseudo-ream together with super reach), are shown. Yes.

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing a deviation variation pattern determination table 138 a stored in the ROM 54. The deviation variation pattern determination table 138a is based on the random number (random 3) for variation pattern determination according to the determination result of the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is “out of range”. It is a table referred to in order to determine any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. The outlier variation pattern determination table 138a is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type.

  FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIG. 13 and FIG. 14, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variable symbol display. (Each corresponding to a variation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 6, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of effect symbols.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the type of big hit. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the effect symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H), so the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

  Command 8D01 (H) is an effect control command (first symbol variation designation command) indicating that variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is an effect control command (second symbol variation designation command) indicating that variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started. The first symbol variation designation command and the second symbol variation designation command may be collectively referred to as a special symbol specifying command (or symbol variation designation command). Note that information indicating whether to start variable display of the first special symbol or variable display of the second special symbol may be included in the variation pattern command.

  The command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the variable display (fluctuation) of the effect symbol is terminated and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. When receiving the symbol confirmation designation command, the effect control microcomputer 100 ends the variable display (fluctuation) of the effect symbol and derives and displays the display result.

  Command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power-on designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is started. Command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure recovery designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is resumed. When the power supply to the gaming machine is started, the gaming control microcomputer 560 transmits a power failure recovery designation command if data is stored in the backup RAM, and if not, initialization designation is performed. Send a command.

  Command 95XX (H) is an effect control command (winning time determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the winning time determination result. In this embodiment, in the winning effect processing described later (see FIG. 19), the game control microcomputer 560 determines which variation pattern type is to be used when starting a winning. Then, a value for specifying the variation pattern type as the determination result is set in the EXT data of the determination result specifying result command at the time of winning, and control for transmission to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed.

  For example, in this embodiment, at the time of a start winning to the first start winning opening 13, the big hit determination random number (random R) does not coincide with either the normal hit value or the big hit determination value at the time of probability change, and the variation pattern type If it is determined that the determination value of the random number for determination (random 2) is less than 230 (the variation pattern type is a deviation other than CA2-7 (superreach deviation)), “00 (H)” is set in the EXT data. A winning determination result 1 designation command in which is set is transmitted.

  Further, for example, at the time of a start winning to the first start winning opening 13, the random number for determining the big hit (random R) does not match any of the big hit determining value at the normal time or the probability change, and the random number for determining the variation pattern type When it is determined that the determination value of (Random 2) is 230 or more (the variation pattern type is CA2-7 (out of super reach)), the winning determination result in which “01 (H)” is set in the EXT data 2 A designated command is transmitted.

  Further, for example, at the time of starting winning at the second starting winning opening 14, the big hit determination random number (random R) does not coincide with either the normal hit value or the big hit determination value at the time of probability change, and the random number for variation pattern type determination When it is determined that the determination value of (Random 2) is less than 230 (the variation pattern type is a deviation other than CA2-7 (superreach deviation)), “02 (H)” is set in the EXT data. A winning determination result 3 designation command is transmitted.

  Further, for example, at the time of starting winning at the second starting winning opening 14, the big hit determination random number (random R) does not coincide with either the normal hit value or the big hit determination value at the time of probability change, and the random number for variation pattern type determination When it is determined that the determination value of (Random 2) is 230 or more (the variation pattern type is CA2-7 (out of super reach)), the winning determination result in which “03 (H)” is set in the EXT data 4 A designated command is transmitted.

  Further, for example, at the time of starting winning the first start winning opening 13, the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the normal big hit determination value, and the big hit type determination random number (random 1) is the two round big hit determination value. And the determination value of the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) is less than 230 (the variation pattern type is a big hit other than CA3-4 (super reach big hit)), A winning determination result 5 designation command in which “04 (H)” is set in the EXT data is transmitted.

  Further, for example, at the time of starting winning the first start winning opening 13, the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the normal big hit determination value, and the big hit type determination random number (random 1) is the two round big hit determination value. And the determination value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type (random 2) is 230 or more (the variation pattern type is CA3-4 (super reach big hit)), the EXT data A winning determination result 6 designation command in which “05 (H)” is set is transmitted.

  Further, for example, at the time of starting winning at the first start winning opening 13, the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the normal big hit determination value, and the big hit type determination random number (random 1) is 6 rounds big hit determination value. And the determination value of the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) is less than 230 (the variation pattern type is a big hit other than CA3-4 (super reach big hit)), A winning determination result 7 designation command in which “06 (H)” is set in the EXT data is transmitted.

  Further, for example, at the time of starting winning at the first start winning opening 13, the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the normal big hit determination value, and the big hit type determination random number (random 1) is 6 rounds big hit determination value. And the determination value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type (random 2) is 230 or more (the variation pattern type is CA3-4 (super reach big hit)), the EXT data A winning determination result 8 designation command in which “07 (H)” is set is transmitted.

  Also, for example, at the time of a start winning to the first start winning opening 13, the big hit determination random number (random R) coincides with the probability change big hit determination value, and the big hit type determination random number (random 1) is the two round big hit determination value And the determination value of the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) is less than 230 (the variation pattern type is a big hit other than CA3-4 (super reach big hit)), A winning determination result 9 designation command in which “08 (H)” is set in the EXT data is transmitted.

  Also, for example, at the time of a start winning to the first start winning opening 13, the big hit determination random number (random R) coincides with the probability change big hit determination value, and the big hit type determination random number (random 1) is the two round big hit determination value And the determination value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type (random 2) is 230 or more (the variation pattern type is CA3-4 (super reach big hit)), the EXT data A winning determination result 10 designation command in which “09 (H)” is set is transmitted.

  Further, for example, at the time of a start winning to the first start winning opening 13, the big hit determination random number (random R) coincides with the probable change big hit determination value, and the big hit type determination random number (random 1) is a six round big hit determination value. And the determination value of the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) is less than 230 (the variation pattern type is a big hit other than CA3-4 (super reach big hit)), A winning determination result 11 designation command in which “10 (H)” is set in the EXT data is transmitted.

  Also, for example, at the time of starting winning at the first starting winning opening 13, the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change, and the big hit type determination random number (random 1) is 6 rounds big hit determination value And the determination value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type (random 2) is 230 or more (the variation pattern type is CA3-4 (super reach big hit)), the EXT data A winning determination result 12 designation command in which “11 (H)” is set is transmitted.

  Further, for example, at the time of a start winning to the second start winning opening 14, the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the normal big hit determination value, and the big hit type determination random number (random 1) is a six round big hit determination value. And the determination value of the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) is less than 230 (the variation pattern type is a big hit other than CA3-4 (super reach big hit)), A winning determination result 13 designation command in which “12 (H)” is set in the EXT data is transmitted.

  Further, for example, at the time of a start winning to the second start winning opening 14, the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the normal big hit determination value, and the big hit type determination random number (random 1) is a six round big hit determination value. And the determination value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type (random 2) is 230 or more (the variation pattern type is CA3-4 (super reach big hit)), the EXT data A winning determination result 14 designation command in which “13 (H)” is set is transmitted.

  Further, for example, at the time of starting winning to the second starting winning opening 14, the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the normal big hit determination value, and the big hit type determination random number (random 1) is 15 rounds big hit determination value. And the determination value of the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) is less than 230 (the variation pattern type is a big hit other than CA3-4 (super reach big hit)), A winning determination result 15 designation command in which “14 (H)” is set in the EXT data is transmitted.

  Further, for example, at the time of starting winning to the second starting winning opening 14, the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the normal big hit determination value, and the big hit type determination random number (random 1) is 15 rounds big hit determination value. And the determination value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type (random 2) is 230 or more (the variation pattern type is CA3-4 (super reach big hit)), the EXT data A winning determination result 16 designation command in which “15 (H)” is set is transmitted.

  Further, for example, at the time of a start winning to the second start winning opening 14, the big hit determination random number (random R) coincides with the probable change big hit determination value, and the big hit type determination random number (random 1) is a six round big hit determination value. And the determination value of the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) is less than 230 (the variation pattern type is a big hit other than CA3-4 (super reach big hit)), A winning determination result 17 designation command in which “16 (H)” is set in the EXT data is transmitted.

  Further, for example, at the time of a start winning to the second start winning opening 14, the big hit determination random number (random R) coincides with the probability change big hit determination value, and the big hit type determination random number (random 1) is a six round big hit determination value. And the determination value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type (random 2) is 230 or more (the variation pattern type is CA3-4 (super reach big hit)), the EXT data A winning determination result 18 designation command in which “17 (H)” is set is transmitted.

  Also, for example, at the time of a start winning to the second start winning opening 14, the big hit determination random number (random R) coincides with the probability change big hit determination value, and the big hit type determination random number (random 1) is 15 round big hit determination value And the determination value of the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) is less than 230 (the variation pattern type is a big hit other than CA3-4 (super reach big hit)), A winning determination result 19 designation command in which “18 (H)” is set in the EXT data is transmitted.

  Also, for example, at the time of a start winning to the second start winning opening 14, the big hit determination random number (random R) coincides with the probability change big hit determination value, and the big hit type determination random number (random 1) is 15 round big hit determination value If the determination value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is 230 or more (the variation pattern type is CA3-4 (super reach big hit)), the EXT data is “19”. A winning determination result 20 designation command in which (H) is set is transmitted.

  In addition, the value of the EXT data is set according to the determined variation pattern type, and a winning determination result designation command is transmitted.

  Command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating a customer waiting demonstration.

  Command A001 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of the big hit game (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command).

  The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (special command during opening of a big winning opening) indicating a display during the opening of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is an effect control command (designation command after opening the big winning opening) indicating the closing of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

  The command A301 (H) is an effect control command (a jackpot end designation command: an ending designation command) for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, designating the end of the jackpot game and designating that the jackpot has been won.

  Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state designation command) that designates that the gaming state is the normal state. Command B001 (H) is an effect control command (time-short state designation command) for designating that the gaming state is a time-short state (not including the probability variation state). Command B002 (H) is an effect control command (probability change state designation command) for designating that the gaming state is a probability change state.

  The command B1XX (H) is an effect control command (time reduction number designation command) for designating the remaining number of time reduction states (how many times the time reduction state continues until the variable display is finished). “XX” in the command B1XX (H) indicates the remaining number of time-short states. The command B2XX (H) is an effect control command (probability change count designation command) that designates the remaining number of times of the probability change state (how many times the probability change state continues until the change display is finished). “XX” in the command B2XX (H) indicates the remaining number of times of the probability variation state.

  Command C0XX (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number designation command) for designating the first reserved memory number. “XX” in the command C0XX (H) indicates the first reserved storage number. Command C1XX (H) is an effect control command (second reserved memory number designation command) that designates the second reserved memory number. “XX” in the command C1XX (H) indicates the second reserved storage number.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the image display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the display state of the lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the audio output board 70. To do.

  For example, the game control microcomputer 560 designates the variation pattern of the effect symbol whenever there is a start prize and variable display of the special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. The variation pattern command and the display result designation command are transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

  In this embodiment, the effect control command has a 2-byte structure, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to “1”, and the first bit (bit 7) of the EXT data is always set to “0”. Note that such a command form is an example, and other command forms may be used. For example, a control command composed of 1 byte or 3 bytes or more may be used.

  In addition, as the transmission method of the effect control command, the effect control command data is output from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 via the relay board 77 on the eight parallel signal lines of the effect control signals CD0 to CD7, In addition to the effect control command data, a method of outputting a pulse-like (rectangular wave) capture signal (effect control INT signal) for instructing capture of the effect control command data is used. The 8-bit effect control command data of the effect control command is output in synchronization with the effect control INT signal. The effect control microcomputer 100 mounted on the effect control board 80 detects that the effect control INT signal has risen, and starts a 1-byte data capturing process through an interrupt process.

  In the example shown in FIG. 13 and FIG. 14, the variable pattern command and the display result designation command are displayed as variable display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8 a and the second special symbol. Image display that can be used in common with variable display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the second special symbol on the symbol display 8b, and that produces an effect with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It is possible to prevent an increase in the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100 when controlling the effect parts such as the device 9.

  15 and 16 are flowcharts showing an example of a program of special symbol process (step S26) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 turns on the first start winning opening 13 when the first start opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 is turned on. If a winning has occurred, a first start port switch passage process is executed (steps S311 and S312). If the second start port switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won the second start winning port 14 is turned on, that is, the start winning to the second start winning port 14 has occurred. Then, the second start port switch passing process is executed (steps S313, S314). Then, any one of steps S300 to S307 is performed. If the first start winning port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, any one of steps S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processes in steps S300 to S307 are as follows.

  Special symbol normal processing (step S300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is zero. When the game control microcomputer 560 is in a state where variable display of the special symbol can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 checks the number of numerical data stored in the reserved storage number buffer (total number of reserved storage). The stored number of numerical data stored in the pending storage number buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total pending storage number counter. Further, if the count value of the total pending storage number counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big hit. In case of big hit, set big hit flag. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) according to step S301. The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends.

  Fluctuation pattern setting process (step S301): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. Also, the variation pattern is determined, and the variation time in the variation pattern (variable display time: the time from the start of variable display until the display result is derived and displayed (stop display)) Decide to do. Also, a variable time timer for measuring the special symbol variable time is started. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) corresponding to step S302.

  Display result designation command transmission process (step S302): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 2. Control for transmitting a display result designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (3 in this example) corresponding to step S303.

  Special symbol changing process (step S303): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in step S301 times out, that is, the variation time timer value becomes 0), the internal state (special symbol process flag) is stepped. Update to a value corresponding to S304 (4 in this example).

  Special symbol stop process (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The variable display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is stopped, and the stop symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, control for transmitting a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. If the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. If the big hit flag is not set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S300 (0 in this example). The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the effect symbol when receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560.

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (step S305): This is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the pre-opening process for the big prize opening, control for opening the big prize opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. Also, the execution time of the special prize opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (6 in this example) corresponding to step S306. The pre-opening process for the big winning opening is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the pre-opening process for the big winning opening is also a process for starting the big hit game.

  Large winning opening opening process (step S306): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. A control for transmitting an effect control command for round display during the big hit gaming state to the effect control microcomputer 100, a process for confirming the completion of the closing condition of the big prize opening, and the like are performed. If the closing condition for the special prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. When all the rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S307 (7 in this example).

  Big hit end process (step S307): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. Control is performed to cause the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. Further, a process for setting a flag (for example, a probability variation flag) indicating a gaming state is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the start-port switch passing process in steps S312 and S314. Among these, FIG. 17A is a flowchart showing the first start port switch passing process in step S312. FIG. 17B is a flowchart showing the second start port switch passing process in step S314.

  First, the first start port switch passing process will be described with reference to FIG. In the first start port switch passing process executed when the first start port switch 13a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the first hold port number). Whether or not the value of the first reserved memory number counter for counting the memory number is 4 is confirmed (step S211A). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S212A) and the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S213A). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 18) (step S214A). . In the process of step S214A, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. Note that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted in the first start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol. You may do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (hold buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to the hold memory. As shown in FIG. 18, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In this embodiment, the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a random R that is a hardware random number (random hit determination random number), a big hit type determination random number that is a software random number (random 1), a variation pattern A random number for type determination (random 2) and a random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are stored. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not a time-short flag indicating that the gaming state is a time-short state (including a probability change state) is set (step S215A). If it is set, the process proceeds to step S218A. If the time reduction flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 5 or more (step S216A). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 5 or more (that is, if it is a big hit gaming state), the CPU 56 proceeds to step S218A as it is.

  If the value of the special symbol process flag is less than 5, the CPU 56 executes a winning presentation process for preliminarily determining the variation display result when the variation based on the detected starting winning is executed at the time of starting winning (step S217A). ). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first reserved memory number designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the first reserved memory number counter, and at the time of winning based on the determination result of the effect processing at the time of winning. Control is performed to transmit the determination result designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S218A).

  Note that if the winning effect processing in step S217A is not executed because it is determined as Y in step S215A or step S216A, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit only the first reserved memory number designation command in step S218A. Control is performed to transmit a winning determination result designation command. If the winning effect processing in step S217A is not executed, a winning determination result designation command in which a value indicating that the winning determination result cannot be specified is set as EXT data may be transmitted.

  In this embodiment, when the process of step S215A is executed, and there is a start winning to the first start winning opening 13, when the gaming state is the normal state (whether the probability change state or the short time state) In the case where there is not, the winning effect processing in step S217A is executed. Further, in this embodiment, when the process of step S216A is executed, if there is a start winning to the first start winning opening 13, the winning effect process of step S217A is performed only when not in the big win gaming state. Executed.

  Next, the second start port switch passing process will be described with reference to FIG. In the second start port switch passing process that is executed when the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second hold port number). Whether or not the value of the second reserved memory number counter for counting the memory number is 4 is confirmed (step S211B). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S212B) and the value of the aggregated reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S213B). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 18) (step S214B). . In the process of step S214B, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. Note that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted in the second start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. You may do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect process (step S217B). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second reserved memory number designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the second reserved memory number counter, and at the time of winning based on the determination result of the effect processing at the time of winning. Control is performed to transmit the determination result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S218B).

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the winning effect processing in steps S217A and S217B. In the winning presentation process, the CPU 56 is first set to a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether the special symbol process is being performed for the first special symbol or the special symbol process is being performed for the second special symbol). The data indicating “first” and “second” is determined (step S220). Next, the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S214A and S214B is compared with the normal jackpot determination value shown in the left column of FIG. 8A to confirm whether or not they match ( Step S221).

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the normal big hit determination value (N in step S221), the CPU 56 determines the big hit determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S214A and S214B and FIG. ) Is compared with the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change shown in the right column, and it is confirmed whether or not they match (step S222). That is, regardless of whether the gaming state is the normal gaming state or the probability variation state, it is always determined whether or not it matches one of the big hit determination values at the normal time and the probability variation.

  When the big hit determination random number (random R) matches either the normal or probable big hit determination value (Y in step S221 or S222), the big hit corresponding to the data of the special symbol pointer determined in step S220 Based on the type determination tables 131a and 131b, it is determined whether the jackpot type is “2 round jackpot”, “6 round jackpot”, or “15 round jackpot” (step S223).

  If the jackpot type is determined (step S223) or the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change (N in step S222), the CPU 56 determines that the random 2 determination value is 230 or more. It is determined whether or not the variation pattern type is super reach determination regardless of whether the determination value of random R is a big hit determination value or a deviation determination value (step S224). In this embodiment, at the timing of starting the variation of the special symbol and the effect symbol, whether or not to make a big hit in the special symbol normal processing described later, determining the big hit type, determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting processing However, separately from that, at the timing when the game ball starts and wins at the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, before the variation display based on the start winning is started, the effect processing at the time of winning is performed. By executing the above, it is confirmed in advance whether any variation pattern type is selected, specifically, whether the variation pattern type is super reach. By doing so, the variation pattern type is predicted in advance before the variation display of the effect symbol is executed, and, as described later, based on the determination result at the time of winning, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs a big hit or A continuous notice effect is announced to announce that it will be a super reach.

  Then, whether the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “first” or “second”, whether it is a big hit or not, whether the determination value of random 2 is 230 or more (the variation pattern type is Processing for setting winning determination result specifying commands 1 to 20 so that it is possible to specify whether the determination is based on a normal big hit determination value or a probability change big hit determination value in the case of a big hit Is performed (step S225).

  As described above, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9 (a) and 9 (b), the first special symbol or the second special symbol and whether it is a big hit at the normal time or at the time of probability change or short time. Regardless, a common range of determination values (150 to 251) is assigned to the variation pattern type of the super CA 3-4. Therefore, in the case of a big hit, if the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is 150 to 251, the CPU 56 at least changes the variation pattern type to super CA3-4 (that is, a super reach big hit). Can be determined.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, in the case of a loss, the variation pattern type of the non-reach CA 2-1 regardless of the gaming state or the total number of pending storages. A common range of determination values (1 to 79) is assigned. Therefore, in the case of detachment, if the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 79, the CPU 56 at least changes the variation pattern type to non-reach CA2-1 (that is, non-reach is out). ) Can be determined. Also, as shown in FIGS. 10 (a) and 10 (b), in this embodiment, in the case of losing, with respect to the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-7 regardless of the gaming state or the total number of pending storages. A common range of determination values (230 to 251) is assigned. Therefore, in the case of deviation, if the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) is 230 to 251, the CPU 56 at least changes the variation pattern type to super CA2-7 (that is, super reach is deviated). Can be determined.

  Thus, in the case of a big hit, it is common to the variation pattern type of Super CA 3-4 regardless of whether it is a big hit at the time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol and normal time or probability change or time reduction. If the determination value (150 to 251) of the range is assigned and is out of place, the determination value of the common range for the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-7 (regardless of the gaming state and the total number of pending storage) 230 to 251) is assigned, and when the determination value of random 2 is 230 or more (230 to 251), the variation pattern type is super CA2-7 (superreach deviation) or super CA3-4 (super It is possible to determine that the variation pattern type is super reach.

  For example, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13 (when a winning effect process (see step S217A) is executed in the first start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 17A), The determination random number (random R) does not match either the normal or probable jackpot determination value, and the determination value of the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) is less than 230 (the variation pattern type is If it is determined that it is a deviation other than CA2-7 (super reach deviation), “00 (H)” is set in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of the MODE data “95 (H)”. Perform the setting process. Also, the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match either the normal or probable big hit determination value, and the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) has a determination value of 230 or more (variation). If it is determined that the pattern type is CA2-7 (out of super reach), “01 (H)” is set in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of MODE data “95 (H)”. Perform the setting process.

  Further, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13 (when a winning effect process (see step S217A) is executed in the first start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 17A), The random number for determination (random R) coincides with the normal big hit determination value, the random number for big hit type determination (random 1) matches the round two big hit determination value, and the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) When it is determined that the determination value is less than 230 (the variation pattern type is a deviation other than CA2-7 (superreach deviation)), a winning determination result designation including MODE data “95 (H)” is designated. Processing to set “04 (H)” to the EXT data of the command is performed. In addition, the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the normal big hit determination value, the big hit type determination random number (random 1) matches the two round big hit determination value, and the fluctuation pattern type determination random number (random) When it is determined that the determination value of 2) is 230 or more (the variation pattern type is CA3-4 (super reach big hit)), a process of setting “05 (H)” to the EXT data is performed. In addition, the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the normal big hit determination value, the big hit type determination random number (random 1) matches the six round big hit determination value, and the fluctuation pattern type determination random number (random) When it is determined that the determination value of 2) is less than 230 (the variation pattern type is a big hit other than CA3-4 (super reach big hit)), a process of setting “06 (H)” in the EXT data is performed. Do. In addition, the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the normal big hit determination value, the big hit type determination random number (random 1) matches the six round big hit determination value, and the fluctuation pattern type determination random number (random) When it is determined that the determination value of 2) is 230 or more (the variation pattern type is CA3-4 (super reach big hit)), processing for setting “07 (H)” to the EXT data is performed. Also, the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change, the big hit type determination random number (random 1) matches the two round big hit determination value, and the random number for variation pattern type determination (random) When it is determined that the determination value of 2) is less than 230 (the variation pattern type is a big hit other than CA3-4 (super reach big hit)), a process of setting “08 (H)” in the EXT data is performed. Do. Also, the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change, the big hit type determination random number (random 1) matches the two round big hit determination value, and the random number for variation pattern type determination (random) When it is determined that the determination value of 2) is 230 or more (the variation pattern type is CA3-4 (super reach big hit)), a process of setting “09 (H)” to the EXT data is performed. Also, the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change, the big hit type determination random number (random 1) matches the six round big hit determination value, and the random number for variation pattern type determination (random) When it is determined that the determination value of 2) is less than 230 (the variation pattern type is a big hit other than CA3-4 (super reach big hit)), a process of setting “10 (H)” to the EXT data is performed. Do. Also, the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change, the big hit type determination random number (random 1) matches the six round big hit determination value, and the random number for variation pattern type determination (random) When it is determined that the determination value of 2) is 230 or more (the variation pattern type is CA3-4 (super reach big hit)), processing for setting “11 (H)” to the EXT data is performed.

  Also, when there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when the winning effect processing (see step S217B) is executed in the second start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 17B), a big hit The determination random number (random R) does not match either the normal or probable jackpot determination value, and the determination value of the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) is less than 230 (the variation pattern type is If it is determined that it is a deviation other than CA2-7 (superreach deviation), “02 (H)” is set in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of the MODE data “95 (H)”. Perform the setting process. Also, the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match either the normal or probable big hit determination value, and the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) has a determination value of 230 or more (variation). If it is determined that the pattern type is CA2-7 (out of super reach), “03 (H)” is set in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of MODE data “95 (H)”. Perform the setting process.

  Also, when there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when the winning effect processing (see step S217B) is executed in the second start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 17B), a big hit The random number for determination (random R) coincides with the normal big hit determination value, the random number for big hit type determination (random 1) matches the six round big hit determination value, and the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) If it is determined that the determination value is less than 230 (the variation pattern type is a big hit other than CA3-4 (super reach big hit)), a process of setting “12 (H)” to the EXT data is performed. In addition, the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the normal big hit determination value, the big hit type determination random number (random 1) matches the six round big hit determination value, and the fluctuation pattern type determination random number (random) When it is determined that the determination value of 2) is 230 or more (the variation pattern type is CA3-4 (super reach big hit)), a process of setting “13 (H)” to the EXT data is performed. In addition, the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the normal big hit determination value, the big hit type determination random number (random 1) matches the 15 round big hit determination value, and the fluctuation pattern type determination random number (random) When it is determined that the determination value of 2) is less than 230 (the variation pattern type is a big hit other than CA3-4 (super reach big hit)), a process of setting “14 (H)” in the EXT data is performed. Do. In addition, the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the normal big hit determination value, the big hit type determination random number (random 1) matches the 15 round big hit determination value, and the fluctuation pattern type determination random number (random) When it is determined that the determination value of 2) is 230 or more (the variation pattern type is CA3-4 (super reach big hit)), a process of setting “15 (H)” to the EXT data is performed. Also, the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change, the big hit type determination random number (random 1) matches the six round big hit determination value, and the random number for variation pattern type determination (random) When it is determined that the determination value of 2) is less than 230 (the variation pattern type is a big hit other than CA3-4 (super reach big hit)), a process of setting “16 (H)” to the EXT data is performed. Do. Also, the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change, the big hit type determination random number (random 1) matches the six round big hit determination value, and the random number for variation pattern type determination (random) When it is determined that the determination value of 2) is 230 or more (the variation pattern type is CA3-4 (super reach big hit)), processing for setting “17 (H)” to the EXT data is performed. Also, the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change, the big hit type determination random number (random 1) matches the 15 round big hit determination value, and the random number for variation pattern type determination (random) When it is determined that the determination value of 2) is less than 230 (the variation pattern type is a big hit other than CA3-4 (super reach big hit)), a process of setting “18 (H)” to the EXT data is performed. Do. Also, the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change, and the big hit type determination random number (random 1) matches the 15 round big hit determination value, and the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) Is determined to be 230 or more (variation pattern type is CA3-4 (super reach big hit)), a process of setting “19 (H)” to EXT data is performed.

  In addition, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting a value corresponding to the determined variation pattern type in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command.

  20 and 21 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total pending storage number (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is 0, the process is terminated.

  If the total reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first reserved memory number is 0 (step S52). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the first reserved storage number counter is zero. If the second reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 56 has a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether the special symbol process is being performed for the first special symbol or the special symbol process is being performed for the second special symbol). Is set to data indicating “second” (step S53). If the second reserved memory number is 0 (that is, only the first reserved memory number is accumulated), the CPU 66 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (step S54).

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S52 to S54, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variable display of the first special symbol.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 55 and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (step S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 determines each disturbance stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory number buffer. The numerical value is read and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 reads each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = 1 in the second reserved memory number buffer. And stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (step S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 and saves each storage area in the first reserved memory number buffer. Shift the contents of. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the count value of the second reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of each storage area in the second reserved memory number buffer are shifted.

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 saves the first reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 55. Are stored in a storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = n−1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, it is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 55. Each random number value is stored in a storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n−1.

  Therefore, the order in which each random value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved memory number (or each second reserved memory number) is extracted is always the first reserved memory number (or (Second reserved storage number) = 1, 2, 3, 4 in order.

  Then, the CPU 56 stores the count value of the total pending storage number counter in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 (step S57), and then decreases the value of the total pending storage number by one. That is, 1 is subtracted from the count value of the total pending storage number counter (step S58). The CPU 56 stores the value of the total pending storage number counter before the count value is decremented by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 55.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the reserved memory number designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the reserved memory number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer after the subtraction. (Step S59). In this case, when a value indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first reserved storage number designation command. When a value indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second reserved memory number designation command.

  In the special symbol normal process, first, data indicating “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first special symbol. ”Or“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second special symbol, that is,“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second start winning opening 14. Data is set in the special symbol pointer. In the subsequent processing in the special symbol process, processing corresponding to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the process of steps S300 to S307 can be shared between the case where the first special symbol is the target and the case where the second special symbol is the target.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the random number buffer area and executes a jackpot determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot determination that is extracted in step S214A of the first start port switch passing process or step S214B of the second start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. A random number is read and a big hit judgment is performed. The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a jackpot determination value (see FIG. 8) determined in advance with a jackpot determination random number, and executes a process of determining a jackpot if they match. In other words, this is a program for executing the big hit determination process.

  The jackpot determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability state), the probability of a big hit is higher than when the gaming state is a non-probability change state (normal game state and short-time state). ing. Specifically, a jackpot determination table at the time of probability change in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance (a table in which the value on the right side of FIG. 8A in the ROM 54 is set) and the number of jackpot determination values are definitely changed. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 8A in the ROM 54 are set) set to be smaller than the big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. If the gaming state is a probability variation state, the CPU 56 performs a jackpot determination process using the probability variation jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is a normal gaming state or When the time is short, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 8A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. When it is determined to be a big hit (step S61), the process proceeds to step S71. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol. But there is.

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state is determined by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, and is reset when the probability variation state is terminated. Specifically, it is set in the process of ending the big hit game, and is reset at the timing when the probability variation is exhausted or when the special symbol change display is ended and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed when the big hit is determined. .

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match any of the jackpot determination values (N in step S61), that is, if it is out of place, the process proceeds to step S75 as it is.

  In step S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit. Then, the jackpot type determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer is selected as a table used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types (step S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table 131a for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 8D. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table 131b for the second special symbol shown in FIG.

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select a type corresponding to a value corresponding to the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) stored in the random number buffer area (“2 round jackpot”, “ "6 rounds big hit" or "15 rounds big hit") is determined as the type of big hit (step S73). In this case, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type extracted in step S214A of the first start port switch passing process or step S214B of the second start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. The random number is read and the jackpot type is determined. Also, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, the 2nd round jackpot may be selected. When the special symbol variation display is executed, a 15 round round jackpot may be selected.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S74). For example, when the jackpot type is “2-round jackpot”, “02” is set as data indicating the jackpot type, and when the jackpot type is “6 round jackpot”, “03” is set as data indicating the jackpot type. When the jackpot type is “15 rounds jackpot”, “04” is set as data indicating the jackpot type.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a special symbol stop symbol (step S75). Specifically, when the big hit flag is not set, “−” as a special symbol is determined as a stop symbol of the special symbol. When the big hit flag is set, one of “1”, “3”, and “7”, which is a big hit symbol, is determined as a special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the big hit type. That is, if the jackpot type is determined as “2-round jackpot”, “1” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol, and if “6 round jackpot” is determined, “3” is specified as a special symbol stop symbol. If “15 round big hit” is determined, “7” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol.

  Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S301) (step S76).

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S91). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C (FIG. 9 (a) as tables used for determining the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. ) Or (b)) is selected (step S92). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (step S95). The time reduction flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the time reduction state, and is reset when the time reduction state ends. Specifically, it is set in the process of ending the probability variation gaming state, and reset at the timing when the time is consumed or when the special symbol variation display is terminated and the stop symbol is stopped when it is determined to be a big hit Is done. If the time reduction flag is set (Y in step S95), the CPU 56 proceeds to step S98.

  If the time reduction flag is not set (N in step S95), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total pending storage number is 3 or more (step S96). If the total number of pending storages is less than 3 (N in step S96), the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination table 135a for detachment as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. 10A) is selected (step S97). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the time reduction flag is set (Y in step S95) or the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (Y in step S96), the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. As a table to be used for this purpose, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135b (see FIG. 10B) is selected (step S98). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  In this embodiment, when the processing of steps S95 to S98 is executed, the gaming state is a short-time state (including the case of a probable variation state) or the total pending storage number is 3 or more. The deviation variation pattern type determination table 135b shown in FIG. 10 (b) is selected. In this case, non-reach CA2-3 may be determined as the variation pattern type in the process of step S102, which will be described later. Short reach variation non-reach PA1-2 is determined as a pattern (see FIG. 12). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is the short time state (including the case where the probability variation state is included), or when the total number of pending storage is 3 or more, the variation display of the shortening variation may be performed.

  In this embodiment, even if the gaming state is a short-time state, if the total pending storage number is almost 0 (for example, 0, 0, or 1), the shortening variation The change display may not be performed. In this case, for example, when the CPU 56 determines Y in step S95, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total pending storage number is substantially zero. The determination table 135a (see FIG. 10A) may be selected.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (random number for variation pattern type determination) from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and selects the table selected in the process of step S92, S94, S97 or S98. By referencing, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S102).

  Next, the CPU 56 determines hit variation pattern determination tables 137a and 137b (see FIG. 11) as tables used to determine one of a plurality of variation patterns based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S102. ), One of the deviation variation pattern determination table 138a (see FIG. 12) is selected (step S103). Further, the random pattern 3 (random number for variation pattern determination) is read from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and the variation pattern is determined by referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in step S103. Is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S105). When the random number 3 (variation pattern determination random number) is not extracted at the start winning timing, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). It is also possible to extract the value directly from and to determine the variation pattern based on the extracted random number value.

  Next, an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern is controlled to be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S106).

  Also, the special symbol change is started (step S107). For example, a start flag corresponding to the special symbol referred to in the special symbol display control process in step S33 is set. Further, a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S108). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (step S302) (step S109).

  In the case where it is determined to be out of place, instead of suddenly determining the variation pattern type, first, it may be determined whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a random number for reach determination. Then, based on the determination result as to whether or not to reach, the processing of steps S95 to S98 and S102 may be executed to determine the variation pattern type. In this case, the variation pattern type determination table for non-reach (including the variation pattern types of non-reach CA2-1 to non-reach CA2-3 shown in FIG. 10) and the variation pattern type determination table for reach (FIG. 10). Normal CA2-4 to normal CA2-6, including a variation pattern type of super CA2-7) are prepared, and one of the variation pattern type determination tables is selected based on the reach determination result. The variation pattern type may be determined.

  In addition, when determining whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a reach determination random number, depending on the total reserved memory number (which may be the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number), Reach determination tables having different selection ratios may be selected, and it may be determined whether or not to reach so that the reach probability decreases as the number of reserved memories increases. In this case, for example, in determining whether “super-reach out” or “non-reach out” in the winning effect process, the CPU 56 matches the determination value assigned to the common range in the reach determination table. By determining whether or not, it may be determined in advance whether or not to reach. In addition, considering that the execution ratio of the notice effect is reduced, as shown in this embodiment, without performing the lottery process using the random number for reach determination, the “super reach out” or “ It is preferable to perform a prior notice effect by determining in advance whether or not “non-reach” will occur.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit an effect control command (see FIG. 13) of any one of the display result 1 designation to the display result 5 designation according to the determined type of jackpot or loss. Do. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process proceeds to step S116. When the big hit flag is set, when the big hit type is two round big hit, control is performed to transmit a display result 2 designation command (steps S111 and S112). Whether or not it is a big hit of two rounds can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal process is “02”. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 3 designation command when the type of jackpot is a six-round jackpot (steps S113 and S114). Whether or not it is a big hit of 6 rounds can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal process is “03”. Then, when neither the 2-round big hit nor the 6-round big hit is obtained (that is, when the round 15 is big hit), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 4 designation command (step S115).

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set (N in Step S110), that is, when it is out of place, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command (Step S118).

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol changing process (step S303) (step S119).

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 decrements the variable time timer by 1 (step S125), and when the variable time timer times out (step S126), the value of the special symbol process flag corresponds to the special symbol stop process (step S304). The updated value is updated (step S127). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 sets an end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process in step S32 to end the variation of the special symbol, and the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. Then, a control for deriving and displaying stop symbols is performed (step S131). If data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is terminated, and “second” is indicated in the special symbol pointer. When data is set, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is terminated. Moreover, control which transmits the symbol determination designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for production control is performed (step S132). If the big hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S140 (step S133).

  If the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the probability change flag indicating the probability change state and the time reduction flag indicating the time reduction state if set (step S134). Control to transmit a big hit start designation command to the microcomputer 100 is performed (step S135). Whether the big hit type is a big hit for 2 rounds, a big hit for 6 rounds or a big hit for 15 rounds is determined based on data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the big hit type buffer). Is done.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S136).

  In addition, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (a time for which the effect display device 9 notifies that the jackpot has occurred, for example) is set in the jackpot display time timer (step S137). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 2 times for 2 rounds, 6 times for 6 rounds, 15 times for 15 rounds, 15 times) is set in the winning prize opening number counter (step). S138). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-winner opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S139).

  In step S140, the CPU 56 checks whether or not a probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation state is set (step S140). If the probability variation flag is set, the value of the probability variation counter that indicates the number of times the special symbol can be varied in the probability variation state is decremented by 1 (step S141). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a probability variation count designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the probability variation counter after subtraction (step S142).

  Next, when the value of the probability variation counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S143), the CPU 56 resets the probability variation flag (step S144). In addition, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a time reduction state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S145).

  If the probability variation flag is not set in step S140, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating the time reduction state is set (step S146). When the time reduction flag is set (that is, when only the time reduction state is controlled), the value of the time reduction counter indicating the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state is decremented by 1 (step S147). . Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a time reduction number designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the time reduction number counter after the subtraction (step S148).

  Note that the CPU 56 may not transmit the time reduction number designation command. In this case, for example, after shifting to the time reduction state, the number of time reductions may be managed on the production control microcomputer 100 side. For example, when the time control state designation command is received, the production control microcomputer 100 sets a predetermined value (for example, 46) in the time reduction number counter, and subtracts 1 from the value of the time reduction number counter each time the effect symbol variation display is executed. Then, the remaining number of time reductions may be managed.

  Next, when the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S149), the CPU 56 resets the time reduction flag (step S150). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S151).

  If the time reduction flag is not set (N in step S146), the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S152).

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step S160). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S164. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the jackpot flag is reset (step S161), and control for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is performed (step S162). Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is being performed in the image display device 9 (the big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S163), and the processing is ended.

  In step S164, 1 is subtracted from the value of the jackpot end display timer. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (step S165). If not, the process ends.

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (Y in step S165), the CPU 56 sets the probability change flag and shifts the gaming state to the probability change state (step S166). Further, the CPU 56 sets a predetermined number of times (for example, four times) in a probability variation counter for counting the probability variation number (step S167), and performs control to transmit a probability variation state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to set a time reduction flag (step S169), and to set a predetermined number (for example, 50 times) in a time reduction number counter for counting the number of time reductions (step S170). Thereafter, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S171).

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the production control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the production control CPU 101) as the production control means mounted on the production control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (step S701). . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (step S705). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 9 is executed.

  Next, a random number update process for updating a count value of a counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determining random number is executed (step S706). Further, an operation detection process for the operation switch 50a is executed (step S707). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702.

  FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31. In this example, a command reception buffer of a ring buffer type capable of storing six 2-byte configuration effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is configured by a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. The ring buffer format is not necessarily required.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 13 and FIG. 14) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is.

  29 to 32 are flowcharts showing specific examples of the command analysis process (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

  In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a reception command is stored in the command reception buffer (step S611). Whether it is stored or not is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 101 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step S612). When read, the value of the read pointer is incremented by +2 (step S613). The reason for +2 is that 2 bytes (1 command) are read out.

  If the received effect control command is a variation pattern command (step S614), the effect control CPU 101 stores the variation pattern command in a variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (step S615). Then, a variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S616).

  If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 forms the display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 4 designation command) in the RAM. Store in the display result designation command storage area (step S618).

  If the received effect control command is a symbol confirmation designation command (step S619), the effect control CPU 101 sets a confirmed command reception flag (step S620).

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot start designation command (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot start designation command reception flag (step S622).

  If the received effect control command is the first symbol variation designation command (step S623), the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (step S624). If the received effect control command is the second symbol variation designation command (step S625), the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (step S626).

  If the received effect control command is a power-on specification command (initialization specification command) (step S627), the effect control CPU 101 displays an initial screen on the effect display device 9 indicating that the initialization process has been executed. Control is performed (step S628). The initial screen includes an initial display of predetermined production symbols.

  Further, if the received effect control command is a power failure recovery designation command (step S629), a predetermined power failure recovery screen (screen for displaying information notifying the player that the gaming state is continuing) is displayed. Display control is performed (step S630), and a power failure recovery flag is set (step S631).

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot end designation command (step S632), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot end designation command reception flag (step S633).

  If the received effect control command is a command for opening a special prize opening (step S634), the CPU 101 for effect control stores the data (EXT data) of the second byte of the designation command for opening a special prize opening during an open storage area. (Step S635), and the display of the number of rounds is updated according to the number of rounds (specifically, the value of the EXT data) indicated by the received special winning opening open designation command. Also, a special command opening open designation command reception flag is set (step S636).

  If the received effect control command is a designated command after opening the big prize opening (step S637), the production control CPU 101 stores the second byte data (EXT data) of the designated command after opening the big prize opening after the opening. (Step S638), the display of the number of rounds is updated in accordance with the number of rounds (specifically, the value of the EXT data) indicated by the received command after opening the big prize opening. In addition, a designation command reception flag after the special winning opening is opened is set (step S639).

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number designation command (step S640), the effect control CPU 101 stores the second byte data (EXT data) of the first reserved memory number designation command as the first reserved memory. The number is stored in the number storage area (step S641). Further, the production control CPU 101 performs the first hold storage in the first hold storage display unit 18c according to the first hold storage number (specifically, the value of the EXT data) indicated by the received first hold storage number designation command. The display of the number is updated (step S642).

  If the received effect control command is the second reserved memory number designation command (step S643), the effect control CPU 101 stores the second byte data (EXT data) of the second reserved memory number designation command as the second reserved memory. The number is stored in the number storage area (step S644). Further, the production control CPU 101 determines the second reserved memory in the second reserved memory display unit 18d according to the second reserved memory number (specifically, the value of the EXT data) indicated by the received second reserved memory number designation command. The display of the number is updated (step S645).

  If the received effect control command is a normal state designation command (step S646), the effect control CPU 101, if set, is a probability change state flag indicating that the game state is a probability change state, or the game state is in a short time state. The time-short state flag indicating that is reset (step S647). If the received effect control command is a time reduction state designation command (step S648), the effect control CPU 101 sets a time reduction state flag (step S649). If the received effect control command is a probability change state designation command (step S650), the effect control CPU 101 sets a probability change state flag (step S651).

  If the received effect control command is a time reduction number designation command (step S652), the effect control CPU 101 stores the second byte data (EXT data) of the time reduction number designation command in the time reduction number storage area (step S653). ). In other words, the effect control CPU 101 stores the remaining number of times in the time reduction state indicated by the time reduction number designation command. If the received effect control command is a certain change count designation command (step S654), the effect control CPU 101 stores the second byte data (EXT data) of the certain change count designation command in the time-saving count save area (step S654). Step S655). In other words, the production control CPU 101 stores the remaining number of times in the short time state indicated by the probability variation number designation command.

  Next, if the received effect control command is a winning determination result designation command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received winning determination result designation command.

  For example, if the received effect control command is a winning determination result 1 designation command (step S656), specifically, “00 (H)” is designated in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command. The effect control CPU 101 does not match the random number for determining the big hit (random R) with any of the normal hit value and the big hit determination value at the time of probability change when the start winning is made to the first start winning opening 13 and fluctuates. Set the winning determination result 1 flag indicating that the determination value of the random number for pattern type determination (random 2) is less than 230 (the variation pattern type is a deviation other than CA2-7 (superreach deviation)). (Step S657).

  For example, if the received effect control command is a winning determination result 2 designation command (step S658), specifically, “01 (H)” is designated in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command. In the case where there is, the effect control CPU 101 does not match the jackpot determination random number (random R) at the time of the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 with either the normal or probable jackpot determination value, and The winning determination result 2 flag indicating that the determination value of the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) is 230 or more (the variation pattern type is CA2-7 (out of super reach)) is set. (Step S659).

  For example, if the received effect control command is a winning determination result 3 designation command (step S660), specifically, “02 (H)” is designated in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command. If there is, the effect control CPU 101 does not match the jackpot determination random number (random R) with any of the normal jackpot value and the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change at the start winning to the second start winning opening 14, and , A winning determination result 3 flag indicating that the determination value of the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) is less than 230 (the variation pattern type is a deviation other than CA2-7 (superreach deviation)). Is set (step S661).

  For example, if the received effect control command is a winning determination result 4 designation command (step S662), specifically, “03 (H)” is designated in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command. If there is, the effect control CPU 101 does not match the jackpot determination random number (random R) with any of the normal jackpot value and the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change at the start winning to the second start winning opening 14, and The winning determination result 4 flag indicating that the determination value of the random number for random variation pattern determination (random 2) is 230 or more (the variation pattern type is CA2-7 (superreach deviation)) is set. (Step S663).

  For example, if the received effect control command is a winning determination result 5 designation command (step S664), specifically, “04 (H)” is designated in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command. If there is, the effect control CPU 101, when starting winning the first start winning opening 13, the jackpot determining random number (random R) coincides with the normal jackpot determining value, and the jackpot type determining random number (random 1) ) Matches the round-round big hit decision value, and the decision value of the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) is less than 230 (the variation pattern type is a big hit other than CA3-4 (super reach big hit)) The winning determination result 5 flag indicating that it has been determined is set (step S665).

  For example, if the received effect control command is a winning determination result 6 designation command (step S666), specifically, “05 (H)” is designated in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command. If there is, the effect control CPU 101, when starting winning the first start winning opening 13, the jackpot determining random number (random R) coincides with the normal jackpot determining value, and the jackpot type determining random number (random 1) ) Matches the round two jackpot decision value, and the decision value of the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) is 230 or more (the variation pattern type is CA3-4 (super reach jackpot)). A winning determination result 6 flag indicating this is set (step S667).

  For example, if the received effect control command is a winning determination result 7 designation command (step S668), specifically, “06 (H)” is designated in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command. If there is, the effect control CPU 101, when starting winning the first start winning opening 13, the jackpot determining random number (random R) coincides with the normal jackpot determining value, and the jackpot type determining random number (random 1) ) Matches the 6-round big hit decision value, and the decision value of the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) is less than 230 (the variation pattern type is a big hit other than CA3-4 (super reach big hit)) The winning determination result 7 flag indicating that it has been determined is set (step S669).

  For example, if the received effect control command is a winning determination result 8 designation command (step S670), specifically, “07 (H)” is designated in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command. If there is, the effect control CPU 101, when starting winning the first start winning opening 13, the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the normal jackpot determination value, and the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) ) Matches the 6-round jackpot determination value, and the determination value of the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) is 230 or more (the variation pattern type is CA3-4 (super reach jackpot)). The winning determination result 8 flag indicating this is set (step S671).

  For example, if the received effect control command is a winning determination result 9 designation command (step S672), specifically, “08 (H)” is designated in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command. If there is, the effect control CPU 101 matches the jackpot determination random number (random R) to the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change and the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) when starting winning the first start winning opening 13 ) Matches the round-round big hit decision value, and the decision value of the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) is less than 230 (the variation pattern type is a big hit other than CA3-4 (super reach big hit)) The winning determination result 9 flag indicating that it has been determined is set (step S673).

  For example, if the received effect control command is a winning determination result 10 designation command (step S674), specifically, “09 (H)” is designated in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command. If there is, the effect control CPU 101 matches the jackpot determination random number (random R) to the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change and the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) when starting winning the first start winning opening 13 ) Matches the round two jackpot decision value, and the decision value of the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) is 230 or more (the variation pattern type is CA3-4 (super reach jackpot)). The winning determination result 10 flag indicating this is set (step S675).

  For example, if the received effect control command is a winning determination result 11 designation command (step S676), specifically, “10 (H)” is designated in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command. If there is, the effect control CPU 101 matches the jackpot determination random number (random R) to the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change and the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) when starting winning the first start winning opening 13 ) Matches the 6-round big hit decision value, and the decision value of the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) is less than 230 (the variation pattern type is a big hit other than CA3-4 (super reach big hit)) The winning determination result 11 flag indicating that it has been determined is set (step S677).

  For example, if the received effect control command is a winning determination result 12 designation command (step S678), specifically, “11 (H)” is designated in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command. If there is, the effect control CPU 101 matches the jackpot determination random number (random R) to the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change and the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) when starting winning the first start winning opening 13 ) Matches the 6-round jackpot determination value, and the determination value of the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) is 230 or more (the variation pattern type is CA3-4 (super reach jackpot)). The winning determination result 12 flag indicating this is set (step S679).

  For example, if the received effect control command is a winning determination result 13 designation command (step S680), specifically, “12 (H)” is designated in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command. If there is, the effect control CPU 101, when starting winning the second start winning opening 14, the jackpot determining random number (random R) matches the normal jackpot determining value, and the jackpot type determining random number (random 1) ) Matches the 6-round big hit decision value, and the decision value of the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) is less than 230 (the variation pattern type is a big hit other than CA3-4 (super reach big hit)) The winning determination result 13 flag indicating that it has been determined is set (step S681).

  For example, if the received effect control command is a winning determination result 14 designation command (step S682), specifically, “13 (H)” is designated in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command. If there is, the effect control CPU 101 matches the jackpot determination random number (random R) with the normal jackpot determination value, the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) matches the six round jackpot determination value, and The winning determination result 14 flag indicating that the determination value of the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) is 230 or more (the variation pattern type is CA3-4 (super reach big hit)) is set. (Step S683).

  For example, if the received effect control command is a winning determination result 15 designation command (step S684), specifically, “14 (H)” is designated in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command. If there is, the effect control CPU 101, when starting winning the second start winning opening 14, the jackpot determination random number (random R) coincides with the normal jackpot determination value, and the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) ) Matches the 15th round big hit decision value, and the decision value of the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) is less than 230 (the variation pattern type is a big hit other than CA3-4 (super reach big hit)) Is determined, the winning determination result 15 flag indicating that “14 (H)” is set in the EXT data is set (step S685).

  For example, if the received effect control command is a winning determination result 16 designation command (step S686), specifically, “15 (H)” is designated in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command. If there is, the effect control CPU 101, when starting winning the second start winning opening 14, the jackpot determination random number (random R) coincides with the normal jackpot determination value, and the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) ) Matches the 15th round jackpot determination value, and the determination value of the random number for random variation pattern determination (random 2) is 230 or more (the variation pattern type is CA3-4 (super reach jackpot)). In this case, a winning determination result 16 flag indicating that “15 (H)” is set in the EXT data is set (step S687).

  For example, if the received effect control command is a winning determination result 17 designation command (step S 687), specifically, “16 (H)” is designated in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command. If there is, the effect control CPU 101 matches the jackpot determination random number (random R) with the probability change jackpot determination value and the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) at the time of starting winning the second start winning opening 14. ) Matches the 6-round big hit decision value, and the decision value of the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) is less than 230 (the variation pattern type is a big hit other than CA3-4 (super reach big hit)) Is determined, a winning determination result 17 flag indicating that “16 (H)” is set in the EXT data is set (step S689).

  For example, if the received effect control command is a winning determination result 18 designation command (step S690), specifically, “17 (H)” is designated in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command. If there is, the effect control CPU 101 matches the jackpot determination random number (random R) with the probability change jackpot determination value and the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) when starting winning the second start winning opening 14. ) Matches the 6-round jackpot determination value, and the determination value of the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) is 230 or more (the variation pattern type is CA3-4 (super reach jackpot)). In this case, a winning determination result 18 flag indicating that “17 (H)” is set in the EXT data is set (step S691).

  For example, if the received effect control command is a winning determination result 19 designation command (step S692), specifically, “18 (H)” is designated in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command. If there is, the effect control CPU 101 matches the jackpot determination random number (random R) with the probability change jackpot determination value and the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) at the time of starting winning the second start winning opening 14. ) Matches the 15th round big hit decision value, and the decision value of the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) is less than 230 (the variation pattern type is a big hit other than CA3-4 (super reach big hit)) Is determined, the winning determination result 19 flag indicating that “18 (H)” is set in the EXT data is set (step S693).

  For example, if the received effect control command is a winning determination result 20 designation command (step S694), specifically, “19 (H)” is designated in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command. If there is, the effect control CPU 101 matches the jackpot determination random number (random R) with the probability change jackpot determination value and the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) when starting winning the second start winning opening 14. ) Matches the 15th round jackpot determination value, and the determination value of the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) is 230 or more (the variation pattern type is CA3-4 (super reach jackpot)). Sets a winning determination result 20 flag indicating that “19 (H)” is set in the EXT data (step S695).

  In addition, the effect control CPU 56 sets a winning determination result flag according to the received winning determination result designation command. In this embodiment, when the determination result at the time of winning is “out of super reach”, “out of super reach”, or “super reach big hit”, a continuous notice effect is executed at a predetermined rate. Therefore, it may be determined whether or not only the winning determination result 1 designation command to the winning determination result 20 designation command shown above are received, and the flag may be set.

  If the received effect control command is another command, effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S696). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of steps S800 to S806 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled and variable display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is realized. However, the effect symbol (decoration symbol) synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol is realized. Control related to variable display and control related to variable display of effect symbols (decorative symbols) synchronized with the variation of the second special symbol are executed in one effect control process.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern command has been received from the game control microcomputer 560. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the change pattern command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change start process (step S801).

  Effect symbol variation start processing (step S801): Control is performed so that the variation of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802).

  Production symbol variation processing (step S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time. When the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803).

  Effect symbol variation stop processing (step S803): Based on the reception of the effect control command (design determination designation command) for instructing all symbols to stop, the variation of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is stopped and the display result (stop symbol) Control to derive and display. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  Big hit display process (step S804): After the end of the variation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the big hit. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing (step S805).

  Big hit game processing (step S805): Control during big hit game is performed. For example, when a special winning opening opening designation command or a special winning opening open designation command is received, display control of the number of rounds in the effect display device 9 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (step S806).

  Big hit end effect processing (step S806): In the effect display device 9, display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813).

  35 and 36 are flowcharts showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether any winning determination result flag (any one of the winning determination result 1 flag to the winning determination result 20 flag) is set. (Step S1801). If no winning determination result flag is set, the process proceeds to step S1806. If any winning determination result flag is set, the production control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect and the effect mode of the continuous notice effect based on the set winning determination result flag. The continuous notice determination process is executed (step S1802).

  Note that the continuous notice determination processing in step S1802 is executed when performing variable display when the continuous notice effect is first started. That is, when the continuous notice effect is first started, the process proceeds to step S1802 based on the fact that the winning determination result flag is set in step S1801, and the continuous notice determination process is executed. Further, the continuous notice execution flag is set based on the determination result flag at the time of winning (see steps S1818 and S1819 described later), and the execution of the continuous notice effect is started, and the determination result flag at the time of winning is determined. Is reset (see step S1820 described later). Then, when the second and subsequent fluctuation displays are executed after the start of the continuous notice effect, the winning determination result flag has already been reset, so that the continuous notice determination process is not executed again (step In step S1801, the determination is N) and the continuous notice effect is executed in the effect mode determined at the time of the first variation display.

  In addition, if a start win that becomes a super reach or a big hit occurs when running a continuous notice effect based on the determination result at the time of winning of non-reach off (non-reach out of stock or normal reach off) other than `` super reach out '' It is possible to switch from the continuous notice effect that is being executed to execute a super reach or jackpot effect (for example, reach notice or jackpot notice).

  FIG. 37 and FIG. 38 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of a continuous notice distribution table showing distribution of continuous notice effects. In the continuous notice determination process in step S1802, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the current gaming state. Specifically, if the probability change state flag (see step S662) is set, the production control CPU 101 determines that the current big hit determination value is compared in the normal time or the probability change time determination table, and the time reduction state flag. If (see step S660) is set, it is determined that the current gaming state is a short-time state, and if neither the probability variation state flag nor the short-time state flag is set, it is determined that the current gaming state is a normal state. To do.

  When it is determined that the current gaming state is the normal state, the effect control CPU 101 uses the continuous notice allocation table in the normal state shown in FIG. Based on whether it is set, the presence / absence of execution of the continuous notice effect and the effect mode of the continuous notice effect are determined. For example, when the winning determination result 1 flag is set (that is, when it is determined that the super-reach is out of place at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening 13), the result is shown in FIG. As described above, it is determined that the continuous notice effect of the effect mode of “change in the variation pattern at the time of symbol change” or “mode shift” is executed at a predetermined rate. Further, for example, when the winning determination result 2 flag is set (that is, when it is determined that the super reach is lost at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning port 13), as shown in FIG. In addition, it is determined to execute a continuous notice effect of any effect mode of “change in variation form at the time of symbol variation”, “mode transition”, “countdown”, or “change in reserved ball”. Further, for example, when the winning determination result 6, 8, 10, 12 flag is set (that is, when it is determined that a super reach big hit is made at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning port 13), FIG. As shown in (a), it is decided to execute the continuous notice effect of any effect mode of “change in variation pattern at the time of symbol variation”, “mode transition”, “countdown”, or “change in holding ball”. . Further, for example, when the winning determination result 3 flag is set (that is, when it is determined that the super-reach is not disengaged at the time of starting winning to the second starting winning port 14), FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, it is determined that there is no allocation for the continuous notice effect of any effect form, and the continuous notice is not executed. Further, for example, when the winning determination result 4 flag is set (that is, when it is determined that the super reach is lost at the time of starting winning to the second starting winning port 14), as shown in FIG. In addition, it is determined that there is no allocation for the continuous notice effect of any effect form, and the continuous notice is not executed. In addition, for example, when the winning determination result 14, 16, 18, 20 flag is set (that is, when it is determined that the super reach big hit at the start winning to the second start winning opening 14), FIG. As shown in (a), it is determined that there is no allocation for any of the continuous notice effects of any effect mode, and the continuous notice is not executed.

  Note that the specific contents of the presentation modes of the respective continuous notice effects of “change in change mode at the time of symbol change”, “mode shift”, “countdown”, and “change in reserved ball” will be described later.

  When it is determined that the current gaming state is the probability change state, the effect control CPU 101 uses the continuous notice allocation table in the probability change state shown in FIG. Based on whether it is set, the presence / absence of execution of the continuous notice effect and the effect mode of the continuous notice effect are determined. For example, when the winning determination result 1 flag is set (that is, when it is determined that the super-reach is out of place at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening 13), FIG. 37 (b) shows. As described above, there is no allocation to the continuous notice effect of any effect form, and it is determined not to execute the continuous notice. Further, for example, when the winning determination result 2 flag is set (that is, when it is determined that the super reach is lost at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning port 13), as shown in FIG. In addition, it is determined that there is no allocation for the continuous notice effect of any effect form, and the continuous notice is not executed. Further, for example, when the winning determination result 6, 8, 10, 12 flag is set (that is, when it is determined that a super reach big hit is made at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning port 13), FIG. As shown in (b), it is determined that there is no allocation for the continuous notice effect of any effect form, and the continuous notice is not executed. Further, for example, when the winning determination result 3 flag is set (that is, when it is determined that the non-reach is lost at the time of starting winning to the second starting winning port 14), as shown in FIG. In addition, it is determined that there is no allocation for the continuous notice effect of any effect form, and the continuous notice is not executed. For example, when the winning determination result 4 flag is set (that is, when it is determined that the super reach is lost at the time of starting winning to the second starting winning port 14), as shown in FIG. In addition, it is determined to execute the continuous notice effect of any effect mode of “change in variation form at the time of symbol change”, “countdown”, or “change in reserved ball”. In addition, for example, when the winning determination result 14, 16, 18, 20 flag is set (that is, when it is determined that the super reach big hit at the start winning to the second start winning opening 14), FIG. As shown in (b), it is decided to execute a continuous notice effect of any effect mode of “change in variation pattern at the time of symbol change”, “countdown”, or “change in reserved ball”.

  When it is determined that the current gaming state is the short-time state, the effect control CPU 101 determines the continuous notice allocation table for the short-time state shown in FIG. 37 (c), FIG. 38 (d) or FIG. 38 (e). Is used to determine whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect and the effect mode of the continuous notice effect based on which winning determination result flag is set. In this case, the production control CPU 101 determines how many times the change to the time reduction state is to be executed based on the remaining number of times saved in the time reduction state storage area (see step S664). Identify. Then, the effect control CPU 101 selects the continuous notice allocation table shown in FIG. 37C when executing the first to 37th changes after shifting to the time-saving state. Further, the effect control CPU 101 selects the continuous notice allocation table shown in FIG. 38D when executing the 38th to 46th changes after the transition to the time-short state. Further, the effect control CPU 101 selects the continuous notice allocation table shown in FIG. 38 (e) when executing the 47th to 54th changes after shifting to the time-saving state.

  When it is determined that the first to 37th changes after the shift to the short-time state are executed, the effect control CPU 101, for example, when the winning determination result 1 flag is set (that is, the first start winning opening 13). If it is determined that there is a deviation other than super-reaching at the time of winning the start-up, there is no allocation for any of the continuous notice effects of any effect mode, as shown in FIG. Decide not to. Further, for example, when the winning determination result 2 flag is set (that is, when it is determined that the super reach is lost at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening 13), as shown in FIG. 37 (c). In addition, it is determined that there is no allocation for the continuous notice effect of any effect form, and the continuous notice is not executed. Further, for example, when the winning determination result 6, 8, 10, 12 flag is set (that is, when it is determined that a super reach big hit is made at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning port 13), FIG. As shown in (c), there is no allocation for the continuous notice effect of any effect form, and it is determined not to execute the continuous notice. Further, for example, when the winning determination result 3 flag is set (that is, when it is determined that the super-reach is out of place at the time of starting winning to the second starting winning opening 14), FIG. 37 (c). As shown in FIG. 4, it is determined that there is no allocation for the continuous notice effect of any effect form, and the continuous notice is not executed. Further, for example, when the winning determination result 4 flag is set (that is, when it is determined that the super reach is lost at the time of starting winning to the second starting winning port 14), as shown in FIG. 37 (c). In addition, it is determined to execute the continuous notice effect of any effect mode of “change in variation form at the time of symbol change”, “countdown”, or “change in reserved ball”. In addition, for example, when the winning determination result 14, 16, 18, 20 flag is set (that is, when it is determined that the super reach big hit at the start winning to the second start winning opening 14), FIG. As shown in (c), it is decided to execute a continuous notice effect of any effect mode of “change in variation pattern at the time of symbol change”, “countdown”, or “change in reserved ball”.

  When it is determined that the 38th to 46th fluctuations are executed after shifting to the short-time state, the effect control CPU 101, for example, when the winning determination result 1 flag is set (that is, the first start winning opening 13). (If it is determined that there is a deviation other than super reach failure at the time of winning the start), as shown in FIG. Decide not to. Further, for example, when the winning determination result 2 flag is set (that is, when it is determined that the super reach is lost at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening 13), as shown in FIG. In addition, it is determined that there is no allocation for the continuous notice effect of any effect form, and the continuous notice is not executed. Further, for example, when the winning determination result 6, 8, 10, 12 flag is set (that is, when it is determined that the super reach big hit at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning port 13), FIG. As shown in (d), it is determined that there is no allocation for any of the continuous notice effects of any effect mode, and the continuous notice is not executed. Further, for example, when the winning determination result 3 flag is set (that is, when it is determined that the super-reach is not disengaged at the time of starting winning to the second starting winning port 14), FIG. 38 (d). As shown in FIG. 4, it is determined that there is no allocation for the continuous notice effect of any effect form, and the continuous notice is not executed. Further, for example, when the winning determination result 4 flag is set (that is, when it is determined that the super reach is lost at the time of starting winning to the second starting winning port 14), as shown in FIG. In addition, it is decided to execute the continuous notice effect of the effect mode of “reserved ball change”. Further, for example, when the winning determination result 14, 16, 18, 20 flag is set (that is, when it is determined that the super reach big hit is made at the time of starting winning to the second starting winning port 14), FIG. As shown in (d), it is decided to execute the continuous notice effect of the effect mode of “change in reserved ball”.

  When it is determined that the 47th to 54th changes after the shift to the short-time state are executed, the effect control CPU 101, for example, when the winning determination result 1 flag is set (that is, the first start winning opening 13). (If it is determined that there is a loss other than super reach failure at the time of winning the starting prize), as shown in FIG. Decide not to. Further, for example, when the winning determination result 2 flag is set (that is, when it is determined that the super reach is lost at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening 13), as shown in FIG. 38 (e). In addition, it is decided to execute the continuous notice effect of the effect mode of “reserved ball change”. Further, for example, when the winning determination result 6, 8, 10, 12 flag is set (that is, when it is determined that the super reach big hit at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning port 13), FIG. As shown in (e), it is determined to execute the continuous notice effect of the effect mode of “change in reserved ball”. Further, for example, when the winning determination result 3 flag is set (that is, when it is determined that the super reach is not disengaged at the time of starting winning to the second starting winning port 14), FIG. 38 (e). As shown in FIG. 4, it is determined that there is no allocation for the continuous notice effect of any effect form, and the continuous notice is not executed. Further, for example, when the winning determination result 4 flag is set (that is, when it is determined that the super reach is lost at the time of starting winning to the second starting winning port 14), as shown in FIG. 38 (e). In addition, it is determined that there is no allocation for the continuous notice effect of any effect form, and the continuous notice is not executed. Further, for example, when the winning determination result 14, 16, 18, 20 flag is set (that is, when it is determined that the super reach big hit is made at the time of starting winning to the second starting winning port 14), FIG. As shown in (e), it is determined that there is no allocation for any of the continuous notice effects of any effect mode, and that no continuous notice is executed.

  Next, when it is determined in step S1802 that the continuous notice effect is to be executed (Y in step S1803), the effect control CPU 101 sets the current reserved storage number in the variation counter (step S1804). In this case, when any of the winning determination results 2, 6, 8, 10, and 12 flags is set, the effect control CPU 101 stores the first hold stored in the first hold storage number storage area. The stored number (see step S652) is set in the variation counter. If any of the winning determination results 4, 14, 16, 18, and 20 flags is set, the second reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number storage area (see step S655). Is set in the fluctuation counter. The variation counter is a counter for counting the number of variation displays executed until the variation display that is the target of determination of the winning determination result specified by the winning determination result specifying command is started. .

  In steps S1802 and S1803, it may be determined whether or not to perform the continuous notice effect by executing a lottery process using random numbers. Then, when it is determined that the continuous notice effect is determined by the lottery process, the effect form to be executed may be determined from the effect forms distributed in the continuous notice distribution table. Also, in the continuous notice allocation table shown in FIGS. 37 and 38, the allocation may be performed so that the selection ratio of each effect mode varies depending on the reliability that is a big hit. For example, each presentation mode may be allocated so that the reliability of the big hit becomes higher in the order of “change in variation pattern at the time of symbol variation”, “mode transition”, “countdown”, “change in reserved ball”. . In addition, the allocation method of each production mode that increases the reliability that is a big hit is not limited to such an order, for example, in the reverse order “change in reserved ball”, “countdown”, “mode shift”, “symbol change” Allocation may be performed so that the reliability that becomes a big hit becomes higher in the order of “change in the fluctuation pattern of time”. Furthermore, not only in the order of these arrangements, for example, the “mode transition” and “countdown” effects are assigned in the order of arrangement in which the reliability with the biggest jackpot is high, or conversely, the reliability with the biggest jackpot is low. And various ways of allocating the production modes are possible.

  If a plurality of winning determination flags are set, the continuous notice determination process in step S1802 may be executed for all winning determination flags. In this case, for example, the process may proceed to step S1801 after executing step S1805, and the processes of steps S1802 to S1805 may be repeatedly executed until the determination for all winning determination flags is completed.

  If the effect control CPU 101 decides not to execute the continuous notice effect in step S1802 (N in step S1803), the winning determination result flag that is set (winning determination result 1 flag to winning) One of the determination results 20 flags) is reset (step S1805).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the continuous notice interrupting flag indicating that the continuous notice effect is being interrupted is set (step S1806). Note that the continuous notice interruption flag is set in step S1810 described later. If the continuous notice interruption flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 indicates that the continuous notice effect is being executed based on the determination result at the time of winning for the start winning to the second start winning opening 14. It is confirmed whether or not the second continuous notice execution flag is set (step S1807). The second continuous notice execution flag is set in step S1819 described later. If any of the second continuous notice execution flags is set (Y in step S1807), the process proceeds to step S1811.

  If any second continuous notice execution flag is not set (N in step S1807), the effect control CPU 101 performs the continuous notice effect based on the winning determination result for the start winning to the first starting winning opening 13. It is checked whether or not any of the first continuous notice execution flags indicating execution is set (step S1808). The first continuous notice execution flag is set in step S1819 described later. If any of the first continuous notice execution flags is set (Y in step S1808), the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (step S1809). ). If the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S1811. If the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 sets the continuous notice interruption flag (step S1810).

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the processes of steps S1807 to S1810 are executed, the continuous notice effect is being executed based on the winning determination result for the starting winning to the first starting winning opening 13. In addition, when the execution of the variable display of the second special symbol is interrupted, the continuous notice effect is controlled to be interrupted.

  Next, if it is set, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the variation counter (step S1811). Further, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the value of the variation counter after subtraction is 0 (step S1812). If the value of the variation counter is 0, the effect control CPU 101 resets the set continuous notice execution flag (first continuous notice execution flag or second continuous notice execution flag). (Step S1813). By executing such processing, in this embodiment, the continuous notice effect is executed until the display of the change one time before the start of the change that has been determined for winning, and the target for determining when winning is determined. The continuous advance notice execution flag is reset at the start of the change display that has become (the continuous advance notice effect is not performed during the change display subject to the winning determination). Note that the continuous notice effect may be executed even during the variable display that is the target of the determination at the time of winning.

  If the continuous notice interruption flag is set in step S1806, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (step S1814). If the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is not set (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is finished and the variation display of the first special symbol is returned), the continuous notice interruption flag is reset. (Step S1815). Next, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the set first continuous notice execution flag is the first off-line continuous notice execution flag of the first continuous notice execution flags (step S1816). ). Note that the flag indicating that the first missed continuous notice is being executed is performing a notice of advance notice based on the determination at the time of winning when the super-reach is not missed in response to the start winning at the first start winning opening 13. And is set as one of the first continuous notice execution flags in step S1819 described later. When the first deviation continuous notice execution flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the first deviation continuous notice execution flag (step S1817).

  On the other hand, if the flag for executing the first missed continuous advance notice is not set in step S1816 (in this case, a “super reach miss” or “super reach big hit” is won for the start winning to the first start winning port 13). Based on the time determination, the first reach continuous notice execution flag or the first big hit continuous notice execution flag is set), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S1811.

  As described above, when the process of steps S1814 to S1817 is executed, the second special symbol variation display interrupts and the continuous notice effect is interrupted, and then the first special symbol variation display is restored. When the variation subject to the time determination is “out of place other than super reach out”, the continuous notice effect is terminated without continuing the continuous notice effect. In addition, if the variation subject to determination at the time of winning is “Super reach out” or “Super reach jackpot”, after the display returns to the variation display of the first special symbol, the remaining continuous notice effect continues. Executed. With such a configuration, when returning to the continuous notice effect after the change display of the second special symbol has interrupted, at least super reach will be determined, and a big hit will be given to the player after super reach. Expectation can be raised.

  FIG. 39 is an explanatory diagram showing the handling when the variation display of the second special symbol is interrupted when the continuous notice effect is executed based on the result of determination at the time of winning for the first winning winning opening 13. is there. Among these, FIG. 39 (a) shows the handling when the change display of the second special symbol is interrupted when the continuous notice effect of “change of the fluctuation pattern at the time of symbol change” or “mode shift” is executed. Show. FIG. 39 (b) shows the handling when the change display of the second special symbol is interrupted when the continuous notice effect of “countdown” or “change in holding ball” is being executed.

  In this embodiment, when the change display of the second special symbol is interrupted when the continuous notice effect is executed based on the determination result at the time of winning with respect to the start winning to the first start winning opening 13, Execution is interrupted (see step S1810). In this case, if the change in the first special symbol for which the reason for the execution of the interrupted continuous notice effect is determined is due to the determination at the time of winning that “there is a deviation other than the super reach deviation”, Even if the second special symbol variation display is terminated and the first special symbol variation display is resumed, the continuous notice presentation effect is terminated as it is without restarting the interrupted continuous notice presentation effect as shown in FIG. (Refer to Y in step S1816, S1817). In addition, when the variation of the first special symbol is due to the determination of winning out of “super reach loss” or “super reach jackpot”, the variation display of the second special symbol is terminated and the first special symbol is terminated. 39, the remaining continuous notice effect is resumed and executed as shown in FIG. 39 (see N in step S1816). However, if the display result of the variable display of the second special symbol executed while interrupting the continuous notice effect is a big hit, as shown in FIG. 39, the interruption is performed regardless of the reason for executing the interrupted continuous notice effect. The continuous notice effect is ended as it is without restarting the continuous notice effect (see step S887 described later).

  As shown in FIG. 37 and FIG. 38, when it is determined at the time of winning that the start winning to the first starting winning opening 13 is “non-reach”, “countdown” and “change in reserved ball” There is no case where a continuous notice effect is executed. Therefore, in this case, as shown in FIG. 39 (b), it is determined at the time of winning that the variation of the first special symbol whose determination reason is the execution reason of the interrupted continuous notice effect is “non-reach”. Since there is no case where the continuous notice effect is executed, there is no problem that the variable display of the second special symbol is interrupted and executed.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 39, when the variation display of the second special symbol is interrupted during the execution of the continuous notice effect, the notice effect (the first special effect is displayed during the variation display of the second special symbol). 2 is controlled so as not to be executed (the effect of giving a notice for the change display of the special symbol) (see Y in step S1823 described later).

In this embodiment, the following prohibition process is performed in addition to the prohibition process of the continuous notice effect shown in FIG.
(1) If the game machine is a big hit when the power is turned on or the power is restored, the gaming state after the big hit game is indeterminate. Therefore, in such a case, control is performed so as to clear all the information on the current reserved memory number.
(2) When there is a new start winning at the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14 during the big hit game state, the game state after the big hit game is uncertain. Therefore, control is performed so as not to perform the process of executing the continuous notice effect for such a start-up prize (see step S216A). Also, control is performed so as not to stack the variation information of the number of reserved storage.
(3) In the case of a high probability state (probability change state) or a high probability state due to a short time state, a winning determination result designation command for determination of winning at the start winning prize to the first starting winning opening 13 is not transmitted. Control (see step S215A).
(4) When changing from the 38th time to the 46th time after the transition to the short-time state, the remaining game time is little until the end of the short-time state, and the gaming state and the actual state at the time of winning determination are determined according to the timing of transition from the short-time state to the normal state There is a possibility that the game state at the time of change may not match. Therefore, even in the same short time state, when changing from the 38th to the 46th time, by using a continuous notice allocation table different from the case of changing from the first time to the 37th time, Control is performed so that only the continuous notice effect of “ball change” is executed (see FIG. 38).
(5) Further, even when the power saving state is in the time-saving state, the same as (4) can be said because the remaining number of time-saving states is uncertain. Therefore, by using a continuous notice allocation table similar to that in the case of changing from the 47th time to the 54th time, only the continuous notice effect of “holding ball change” is controlled to be executed.
(6) Further, when a start prize is received within a very short predetermined period (for example, 30 ms) after starting the variable display, control is performed so that the continuous notice effect is not performed for the start prize.
(7) Further, control is performed so that the continuous notice effect based on the determination at the time of winning a prize other than the super reach deviation is not continuously executed for a predetermined period. For example, when the continuous notice effect based on the determination that the winning is other than the super reach failure is finished, and thereafter, until the variation display is finished 20 times or more, it is determined that the winning other than the super reach is determined as the winning. Control not to execute the next continuous notice effect.

  If the first continuous notice execution flag is not set in step S1808 (that is, if any continuous notice execution flag is not set), the effect control CPU 101 sets any winning determination result flag. It is confirmed whether it has been done (step S1818). If set, the production control CPU 101 sets a continuous advance notice execution flag corresponding to the set winning determination result flag (step S1819). Then, the effect control CPU 101 resets the set winning determination result flag (step S1820).

  In step S1819, when the winning determination result 1 flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 is “out of other than super reach out”. Based on the determination at the time of winning, the first off-line continuous notice execution flag indicating that the continuous notice effect is being executed is set. In addition, when the winning determination result 2 flag is set, the continuous notice effect is executed based on the determination at the winning when the “super reach is lost” with respect to the starting winning to the first starting winning opening 13. The first reach continuous advance notice execution flag indicating that it is in progress is set. In addition, when the winning determination result 6, 8, 10, 12 flag is set, if it is “super reach big hit” with respect to the starting winning to the first starting winning opening 13 based on the determination at the winning. The first big hit continuous notice execution flag indicating that the continuous notice effect is being executed is set. In addition, when the winning determination result 3 flag is set, if the start winning to the second starting winning port 14 is “out of super reach”, continuous notice based on the determination at the winning. A second off-line continuous notice execution flag indicating that the effect is being executed is set. In addition, when the winning determination result 4 flag is set, a continuous notice effect is executed based on the determination at the winning when the “super reach is lost” with respect to the starting winning to the second starting winning opening 14. A second reach continuous advance notice execution flag indicating that it is in progress is set. In addition, when the winning determination result 14, 16, 18, 20 flag is set, if the start winning to the second starting winning port 14 becomes “super reach big hit”, it is based on the determination at the winning. Then, a second big hit continuous notice execution flag indicating that the continuous notice effect is being executed is set. Among these continuous notice execution flags, the first missed continuous notice execution flag, the first reach continuous notice execution flag, and the first big hit continuous notice execution flag are the first continuous notice execution flags. . Of these continuous advance notice execution flags, the second outlier continuous advance notice execution flag, the second reach continuous advance notice execution flag, and the second big hit continuous advance notice execution flag are second continuous advance notice execution flags. .

  In step S1819, the continuous notice execution flag is set, and information that can specify the effect mode determined in step S1802 is set. In this case, for example, a flag indicating that the effect mode is “change in variation pattern at the time of symbol variation”, a flag indicating “mode shift”, a flag indicating “countdown”, “holding ball” A flag indicating “change” may be set. Also, for example, when the continuous notice execution flag is composed of a plurality of bits (for example, 1 byte), a value that specifies which effect mode is set in a predetermined bit of the continuous notice execution flag. By which, it may be possible to specify which production mode is determined.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 reads the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S1821). Next, in the case where the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (that is, the received display result designation command) and the continuous notice effect are executed, the effect design (decorative pattern) according to the effect form of the continuous notice effect Display result (stop symbol) is determined (step S1822). In this case, when the effect control CPU 101 does not execute the continuous notice effect, or when executing the effect of the effect other than the “change in the variation pattern at the time of symbol change”, the display designated by the display result designation command. The stop symbol of the effect symbol according to the result is determined. In addition, when the production control CPU 101 executes the continuous production of the production mode of “change in variation pattern at the time of design fluctuation”, the so-called chance design symbol (for example, “223” or “ As shown in FIG. 445, a combination of symbols that are not reach and a symbol that is shifted by one symbol is determined. The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined effect stop symbols in the effect symbol display result storage area.

  FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a stop symbol of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 40, when the received display result designation command indicates a two round jackpot (when the received display result designation command is a display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 stops the stop design. As a result, a combination of performance symbols in which three symbols are even-numbered symbols is determined. When the received display result designation command indicates a 6 round round jackpot (when the received display result designation command is a display result 3 designation command), the production control CPU 101 uses 3 symbols as stop symbols and even symbols. Decide on a combination of production patterns. When the received display result designation command shows 15 rounds of big hit (when the received display result designation command is a display result 4 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 uses 3 symbols as stop symbols and odd symbols. Decide on a combination of production patterns. And in the case of detachment (when the received display result designation command is a display result 1 designation command), a combination of effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of effect symbols in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined. The combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the “stop symbol” of the effect symbol (decoration symbol).

  The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for determining the stop symbol, and uses the stop symbol determination table in which the data indicating the combination of effect symbols and numerical values are associated with each other to generate the stop symbol of the effect symbol. decide. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting data indicating the combination of effect symbols corresponding to the numerical value matching the extracted random number.

  As for the effect symbols, a stop symbol that recalls a big hit is called a big hit symbol. In addition, a stop symbol that recalls a loss is called a loss symbol.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the continuous notice interruption flag is set (step S1823). If the continuous notice interruption flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 performs a notice effect (a notice effect other than the continuous notice effect. For example, a step-up notice effect or a mini character notice) on the effect display device 9 while the effect symbol is being displayed. The notice effect setting process for determining whether to execute the effect or setting the effect aspect of the notice effect is executed (step S1824). If the continuous notice interruption flag is set (Y in step S1823), the production control CPU 101 proceeds to step S1825 without executing step S1824.

  In this embodiment, the continuous notice interruption flag is set because the change display of the second special symbol is performed during execution of the continuous notice effect based on the winning determination result for the start winning to the first starting winning opening 13. This is when the continuous notice effect is interrupted and interrupted. Therefore, when the process of step S1823 is executed to interrupt the display of the second special symbol while interrupting in the middle of the continuous notice effect, the effect display device 9 is displayed during the variable display of the second special symbol. Is controlled so that the notice effect is not executed.

  Next, when executing the variation pattern and the notice effect, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the notice effect (step S1825). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S1826).

  FIG. 41 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. The display control execution data includes data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect design in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value.

  The process table shown in FIG. 41 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  In addition, in the process table used when effect control is executed for a variation pattern with reach effect, the left symbol is stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variation, and the right symbol is stopped when a predetermined time further elapses. Process data indicating that it is to be displayed is set. In addition, instead of setting the symbols to be stopped and displayed in the process table, an image for displaying the symbols is synthesized and generated according to the determined stop symbol, the temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-ream and the sliding effect. May be.

  In addition, the CPU 101 for effect control is based on the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, and sound number data 1). Control of various lamps and speakers 27R and 27L as effect parts is executed (step S1827). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio output board 70 in order to output audio from the speakers 27R and 27L.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 performs control so that the effect symbols are variably displayed by the change pattern corresponding to the change pattern command on a one-to-one basis. A variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of corresponding variation patterns.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command is set in the variation time timer (step S1828), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the processing during the effect symbol variation (step S802). (Step S1829).

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation in-process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S1841) and subtracts 1 from the value of the change time timer (step S1842). When the process timer times out (step S1843), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S1844). Further, the control state for the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (step S1845).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether any of the continuous notice execution flags is set (step S1846). If any continuous notice execution flag is set, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the continuous notice interruption flag is set (step S1847). If the continuous notice interrupting flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 follows the effect form determined in the continuous notice determination process in step S1802 according to the “change in the variation pattern at the time of symbol change”, “mode shift”, “countdown”. ”Or“ change in reserved ball ”is executed to execute a continuous notice effect (step 1848). On the other hand, if the continuous notice interruption flag is set in step S1847 (that is, if the continuous notice effect is being interrupted), the process proceeds to step S1849 without executing step S1848.

  Next, if the change time timer has timed out (step S1849), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change stop process (step S803) (step S1851). Even if the variable time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (step S1850), the process proceeds to step S1851. Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the process shifts to control to stop variation.For example, a variation pattern command indicating a long variation time due to noise between substrates is received. Even in such a case, it is possible to end the variation of the effect symbol when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol ends).

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the confirmed command reception flag is set (step S851). If the confirmed command reception flag is set, the confirmed command reception flag is reset. In step S852, control is performed to derive and display the stop symbol in accordance with the data stored in the effect symbol display result storage area (data indicating the stop symbol) (step S853). Next, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is determined to be a big hit (step S855). Whether or not it is determined to be a big hit is confirmed, for example, by a display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area. In this embodiment, it can also be confirmed whether or not it is determined to be a big hit based on the determined stop symbol.

  If it is determined to be a big hit, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (step S804) (step S856).

  If it is determined not to win, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S857).

  In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 ends the variation (variable display) of the production symbol (decoration symbol) on the condition that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received (see steps S851 and S853). However, when the variation time timer based on the received variation pattern command times out, the variation of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) may be controlled without receiving the symbol determination designation command. In this case, the game control microcomputer 560 may not transmit the symbol confirmation designation command for designating the end of variable display.

  Next, a specific example of the production mode of the continuous notice effect will be described. 52 to 55 are explanatory diagrams illustrating specific examples of the effect of the continuous notice effect. Among these, FIG. 52 shows a specific example of the effect mode of the continuous notice effect of “change in variation pattern at the time of symbol variation”. FIG. 53 shows a specific example of the effect mode of the continuous notice effect of “mode shift”. FIG. 54 shows a specific example of the effect of the “countdown” continuous notice effect. FIG. 55 shows a specific example of the effect of the continuous notice effect of “change in reserved ball”. 52 to 55, the aspect of the effect screen changes in the order of (1) (2) (3). In the example shown in FIGS. 52 to 55, the winning determination is made with respect to the start winning to the first start winning opening 13, and the variation display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol. In this case, a continuous notice effect is shown, but the determination at the time of winning is made for the start winning to the second start winning opening 14, and the change of the effect symbol is synchronized with the change display of the second special symbol. Even when the continuous notice effect is performed while the display is being executed, the continuous notice effect is executed in the same effect manner.

  First, with reference to FIG. 52, a specific example of the effect mode of the continuous notice effect “change in variation pattern at the time of symbol variation” will be described. In the example shown in FIG. 52, first, as shown in FIG. 52 (b), when the variation display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol as shown in FIG. 52 (a). It is assumed that there is a start prize at the first start prize opening 13. In this case, the game control microcomputer 560 executes a prize-time effect process based on a new start prize (see step S217A). Then, a winning determination result designation command corresponding to the winning determination result is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (see step S218A). Further, the updated first reserved memory number designation command is transmitted (see step S218A), and the production control microcomputer 100, as shown in FIG. 52B, is based on the received first reserved memory number designation command. Then, the display of the first reserved memory number in the first reserved memory display unit 18c is increased by 1 (see step S653). Then, as shown in FIG. 52 (c), it is assumed that the variation time has ended, the symbol confirmation designation command is received, and the off symbol is stopped and displayed (see step S853).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the first reserved memory number designation command, and, as shown in FIG. The display of the number of one hold memory is reduced by 1 (see step S653), and the next effect design variable display is started. In this case, the effect control microcomputer 100 determines that “the variation pattern at the time of symbol variation” is the effect of the continuous notice effect in the continuous notice determination process (see step S1802) based on the determination result flag at the time of winning. It is assumed that “change” is determined, and the chance symbol is determined as the stop symbol of the effect symbol (see step S1822). Then, as shown in FIG. 52 (e), the variation time ends, the symbol confirmation designation command is received, and the chance symbol symbol is stopped and displayed (see step S853).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the first reserved memory number designation command, and, as shown in FIG. The display of the number of one hold memory is reduced by 1 (see step S653), and the next effect design variable display is started. In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 determines the chance eye symbol as the stop symbol of the effect symbol based on the fact that “change in the variation pattern at the time of symbol variation” is determined as the effect mode of the continuous notice effect. (Refer to step S1822). In addition, as shown in FIG. 52 (f), a predetermined effect is performed such as displaying an aspect in which a flash shines above the display screen of the effect display device 9 when the effect symbol starts to change (see step S1848). Note that the predetermined effect performed at the start of the variation of the effect symbol is not limited to the one shown in FIG. 52, and for example, a movable member (for example, a character or the like) provided above, below, or on the side of the effect display device 9 is simulated. The movable object having the shape described above may be moved at the start of fluctuation, or a predetermined lamp may be turned on or blinked at the start of fluctuation. Further, for example, the way of starting the change of the design at the start of the change of the effect design may be made different from normal. For example, in the case where the left, middle, and right production symbols usually start to change at the same time, the left, middle, and right production symbols start to change at different timings, or once start to change upward (or downward) As shown in FIG. 5, the fluctuation may be started downward (or upward). Conversely, in FIG. 52 (e), the way of stopping the variation of the symbols may be different from the normal one. For example, the symbols may be stopped in the order of left, right, and middle, but the symbols may be stopped in the order of left, middle, and right.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 52 (g), the variation display of the effect symbols is executed (see step S1845). As shown in FIG. 52 (h), when the variation time ends and the symbol confirmation designation command is received, The chance symbol is stopped and displayed (see step S853).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the first reserved memory number designation command, and, as shown in FIG. The display of the number of one hold memory is reduced by 1 (see step S653), and the next effect design variable display is started. In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 determines the chance eye symbol as the stop symbol of the effect symbol based on the fact that “change in the variation pattern at the time of symbol variation” is determined as the effect mode of the continuous notice effect. (Refer to step S1822). Further, as shown in FIG. 52 (i), a predetermined effect is performed, for example, a display in such a manner that a flash shines above the display screen of the effect display device 9 when the effect symbol starts to change (see step S1848).

  Thereafter, the continuous notice effect is executed in the same effect manner until the variable display based on the start winning that is the target of the determination at the time of winning is started. Furthermore, the notice effect in the same effect mode may be executed when the variable display based on the start winning that is the target of the determination at the time of winning is executed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 53, a specific example of the production mode of the continuous notice effect of “mode shift” will be described. In the example shown in FIG. 47, first, as shown in FIG. 53 (b), when the change display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the change display of the first special symbol as shown in FIG. 53 (a). It is assumed that there is a start prize at the first start prize opening 13. In this case, the game control microcomputer 560 executes a prize-time effect process based on a new start prize (see step S217A). Then, a winning determination result designation command corresponding to the winning determination result is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (see step S218A). Further, the updated first reserved memory number designation command is transmitted (see step S218A), and the production control microcomputer 100 is based on the received first reserved memory number designation command as shown in FIG. 53 (b). Then, the display of the first reserved memory number in the first reserved memory display unit 18c is increased by 1 (see step S653). Then, as shown in FIG. 53 (c), it is assumed that the variation time has ended, the symbol confirmation designation command is received, and the off symbol is stopped and displayed (see step S853).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the first reserved memory number designation command, and, as shown in FIG. The display of the number of one hold memory is reduced by 1 (see step S653), and the next effect design variable display is started. In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 determines “mode shift” as the production mode of the continuous notice effect in the continuous notice determination process (see step S1802) based on the determination result flag at the time of winning being set. And Then, based on the fact that “mode shift” is determined as the effect mode, as shown in FIG. 53 (d), the background currently displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 during the effect symbol variation display. Another background screen is interrupted from the side of the screen, and the two background screens are brought together (for example, the ocean background screen and the mountain background screen are produced together) (See step S1848). Then, when the variation time is over and a symbol confirmation designation command is received, an effect that is finally pushed back to the original background screen is executed as shown in FIG. 53 (e) (see step S1848). The final stop symbol (the off symbol in FIG. 53 (e)) is stopped and displayed (see step S853).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the first reserved memory number designation command, and, as shown in FIG. The display of the number of one hold memory is reduced by 1 (see step S653), and the next effect design variable display is started. Further, based on the fact that “mode shift” is determined as the production mode, the production control microcomputer 100 performs the production of the production display device 9 during the production pattern variation display as shown in FIG. 53 (f). In the display screen, another background screen is interrupted from the side of the currently displayed background screen, and the two background screens collide with each other (for example, the sea background screen and the mountain background screen meet each other) Such an effect) is executed (see step S1848). Then, when the variation time ends and a symbol confirmation designation command is received, an effect that is finally pushed back to the original background screen as shown in FIG. 53 (g) is executed (see step S1848). The final stop symbol (the off symbol in FIG. 53 (g)) is stopped and displayed (see step S853).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the first reserved memory number designation command, and, as shown in FIG. The display of the number of one hold memory is reduced by 1 (see step S653), and the next effect design variable display is started. Further, based on the fact that “mode shift” is determined as the effect mode, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the effect display device 9 during the effect symbol variation display as shown in FIG. 53 (h). In the display screen, another background screen is interrupted from the side of the currently displayed background screen, and the two background screens collide with each other (for example, the sea background screen and the mountain background screen meet each other) Such an effect) is executed (see step S1848). When the variation time ends and a symbol confirmation designation command is received, an effect that is finally pushed back to the original background screen as shown in FIG. 53 (i) is executed (see step S1848). The final stop symbol (the off symbol in FIG. 53 (i)) is stopped and displayed (see step S853).

  In the above-described manner, the continuous notice effect is executed in the same effect manner until the variable display based on the start winning that is the object of the determination at the time of winning is started. Furthermore, the notice effect in the same effect mode may be executed when the variable display based on the start winning that is the target of the determination at the time of winning is executed. In this case, when the display result of the variable display based on the start winning that is the target of the determination at the time of winning is “big hit”, for example, after performing an effect in such a manner that two background screens are clashing, Alternatively, the background screen that has interrupted from the side wins and the background screen is switched, and the jackpot symbol may be stopped and displayed as the final stop symbol. In addition, the mode of the continuous notice effect of “mode transition” is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, instead of being pushed back to the original background screen at the end of the change for each change display, the change display You may make it perform the effect of the aspect in which a background screen changes for every.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 54, a specific example of the production mode of the “countdown” continuous notice effect will be described. In the example shown in FIG. 54, first, as shown in FIG. 54 (b), when the variation display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol as shown in FIG. 54 (a). It is assumed that there is a start prize at the first start prize opening 13. In this case, the game control microcomputer 560 executes a prize-time effect process based on a new start prize (see step S217A). Then, a winning determination result designation command corresponding to the winning determination result is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (see step S218A). Further, the updated first reserved memory number designation command is transmitted (see step S218A), and the production control microcomputer 100, as shown in FIG. 54B, is based on the received first reserved memory number designation command. Then, the display of the first reserved memory number in the first reserved memory display unit 18c is increased by 1 (see step S653). Then, as shown in FIG. 54 (c), it is assumed that the variation time has ended, the symbol confirmation designation command is received, and the off symbol is stopped and displayed (see step S853).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the first reserved memory number designation command, and, as shown in FIG. The display of the number of one hold memory is reduced by 1 (see step S653), and the next effect design variable display is started. In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 determines “countdown” as the production mode of the continuous notice effect in the continuous notice determination process (see step S1802) based on the determination result flag at the time of winning being set. To do. Then, based on the fact that “countdown” is determined as the effect mode, as shown in FIG. 54 (d), “Count 3!” Or the like is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 during the change display of the effect symbol. The effect is displayed as if the character string was displayed and the countdown was started (see step S1848). Then, when the symbol change designation command is received after the variation time is over, as shown in FIG. 54 (e), the final stop symbol (the off symbol in FIG. 54 (e)) is stopped and displayed (see step S853).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the first reserved memory number designation command, and, as shown in FIG. The display of the number of one hold memory is reduced by 1 (see step S653), and the next effect design variable display is started. Further, based on the fact that “countdown” is determined as the effect mode, the effect control microcomputer 100 displays the effect display device 9 during the effect symbol variation display as shown in FIG. 54 (f). A character string such as “Count 2!” Is displayed on the screen, and the effect is such that the countdown continues (see step S1848). Then, when the symbol change designation command is received after the variation time is over, as shown in FIG. 54 (g), the final stop symbol (the symbol that is off in FIG. 54 (g)) is stopped and displayed (see step S853).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the first reserved memory number designation command, and, as shown in FIG. The display of the number of one hold memory is reduced by 1 (see step S653), and the next effect design variable display is started. Further, based on the fact that “countdown” is determined as the effect mode, the effect control microcomputer 100 displays the effect display device 9 during the effect symbol variation display as shown in FIG. A character string such as “Count 1!” Is displayed on the screen, and an effect is produced in which the countdown continues (see step S1848). Then, when the symbol change designation command is received after the variation time is over, the final stop symbol (the symbol that is off in FIG. 54 (i)) is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 54 (i) (see step S853).

  In the above-described manner, the continuous notice effect is executed in the same effect manner until the variable display based on the start winning that is the object of the determination at the time of winning is started.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 55, a specific example of the production mode of the continuous notice effect of “reserved ball change” will be described. In the example shown in FIG. 55, first, as shown in FIG. 55 (b), when the variation display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol as shown in FIG. 55 (a). It is assumed that there is a start prize at the first start prize opening 13. In this case, the game control microcomputer 560 executes a prize-time effect process based on a new start prize (see step S217A). Then, a winning determination result designation command corresponding to the winning determination result is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (see step S218A). Also, the updated first reserved memory number designation command is transmitted (see step S218A), and the production control microcomputer 100 is based on the received first reserved memory number designation command, as shown in FIG. 55 (b). Then, the display of the first reserved memory number in the first reserved memory display unit 18c is increased by 1 (see step S653). Then, as shown in FIG. 55 (c), it is assumed that the variation time has ended, the symbol confirmation designation command is received, and the off symbol is stopped and displayed (see step S853).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the first reserved memory number designation command, and, as shown in FIG. The display of the number of one hold memory is reduced by 1 (see step S653), and the next effect design variable display is started. In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 determines “holding ball change” as the production mode of the continuous notice effect in the continuous notice determination process (see step S1802) based on the determination result flag at the time of winning is set. Shall. Then, based on the determination that the “reserved ball change” is determined as the effect mode, as shown in FIG. 55 (d), during the variation display of the effect symbol, the first on-hold storage display unit 18c is subject to the determination at the time of winning. The display of the first reserved storage number thus changed is changed to a display of a different form from normal (star display in the example shown in FIG. 55 (d)) (see step S1848). In the example shown in FIG. 55, after the winning determination is made, the continuous notice effect of the “holding ball change” effect mode is started from the next variable start time display. When the determination result designation command is received, the display of the first reserved memory number that is the object of the determination at the time of winning may be changed to a display different from the normal display to start the continuous notice effect. Then, when the symbol change designation command is received after the variation time is over, as shown in FIG. 55 (e), the final stop symbol (the symbol that is off in FIG. 55 (e)) is stopped and displayed (see step S853). As shown in FIG. 55 (e), the display of the first reserved memory number that is the object of the determination at the time of winning in the first reserved memory display unit 18c is continuously displayed in a mode different from normal (FIG. 55). In the example shown in FIG.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the first reserved memory number designation command, and, as shown in FIG. The display of the number of one hold memory is reduced by 1 (see step S653), and the next effect design variable display is started. Further, based on the fact that “holding ball change” is determined as the effect mode, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the first reserved storage during the effect symbol variation display, as shown in FIG. 55 (f). In the display unit 18c, the display of the first reserved memory number that is the object of the determination at the time of winning is continued in a different manner from the normal display (in the example shown in FIG. 55 (f), star display) (see step S1848). Then, when the symbol change designation command is received after the variation time is over, as shown in FIG. 55 (g), the final stop symbol (the symbol that is off in FIG. 55 (g)) is stopped and displayed (see step S853). As shown in FIG. 55 (g), the display of the first reserved memory number that is the target of the determination at the time of winning in the first reserved memory display unit 18c is continuously displayed in a mode different from the normal (FIG. 55). In the example shown in FIG.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the first reserved memory number designation command, and, as shown in FIG. The display of the number of one hold memory is reduced by 1 (see step S653), and the next effect design variable display is started. Further, based on the fact that “holding ball change” is determined as the effect mode, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the first holding storage during the effect symbol variation display as shown in FIG. 55 (h). In the display unit 18c, the display of the first reserved memory number that is the object of the determination at the time of winning is continuously displayed in a different form (star display in the example shown in FIG. 55 (h)) (see step S1848). Then, when the symbol change designation command is received after the variation time is over, as shown in FIG. 55 (i), the final stop symbol (the symbol that is off in FIG. 55 (i)) is stopped and displayed (see step S853). As shown in FIG. 55 (i), the display of the first reserved memory number that is the target of the determination at the time of winning in the first reserved memory display unit 18c is continuously displayed in a different form (FIG. 55). In the example shown in FIG.

  In the above-described manner, the continuous notice effect is executed in the same effect manner until the variable display based on the start winning that is the object of the determination at the time of winning is started.

  Further, in this embodiment, a fluctuation pattern with pseudo-continuations as a fluctuation pattern (non-reach PA1-4, normal PB2-1, normal PB2-2, super PA3-1, super PA3-2, normal PB2- shown in FIG. 6). 3, normal PB2-4, super PA3-3, super PA3-4) are determined, a pseudo-continuous effect may be executed during the change display of the effect symbol. FIG. 56 is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of a pseudo-continuous rendering mode. In addition, in FIG. 56, the aspect of an effect screen changes in order of (1) (2) (3) .... In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 56, a case is shown in which pseudo-continuation is performed when the variation display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, but the variation display of the second special symbol is performed. In the case where the pseudo-run is performed when the effect symbol variation display is executed in synchronization with the pseudo-run, the pseudo-run is executed in the same effect mode.

  In the example shown in FIG. 56, first, as shown in FIG. 56 (b), when the variation display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol as shown in FIG. 56 (a). It is assumed that there is a start prize at the first start prize opening 13. In this case, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits the updated first reserved memory number designation command based on the newly received start prize (see step S218A). Further, as shown in FIG. 56 (b), the production control microcomputer 100 displays 1 of the first reserved memory number on the first reserved memory display unit 18c based on the received first reserved memory number designation command. Increase (see step S653). Then, as shown in FIG. 56 (c), it is assumed that the variation time has ended, the symbol confirmation designation command is received, and the off symbol is stopped and displayed (see step S853).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the first reserved memory number designation command, and, as shown in FIG. The display of the number of one hold memory is reduced by 1 (see step S653), and the next effect design variable display is started. In this case, it is assumed that the production control microcomputer 100 has received a variation pattern command for designating a variation pattern with a pseudo-ream. Further, the production control microcomputer 100 determines a chance symbol as a temporary stop symbol of the production symbol based on the reception of the variation pattern command that designates the variation pattern accompanied by the pseudo-ream. Then, as shown in FIG. 56 (e), when the temporary stop timing of the temporary stop symbol comes, the chance symbol is temporarily stopped.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 starts re-variation of the production symbol as shown in FIG. 56 (f). In this case, as shown in FIG. 56 (f), a predetermined effect is performed, for example, a display in which a flash is lit above the display screen of the effect display device 9 at the start of re-variation of the effect symbol. Note that the predetermined effect performed at the start of re-variation is not limited to the one shown in FIG. 56. For example, a movable member (for example, a character or the like) provided above, below, or on the side of the effect display device 9 is imitated. A movable object having a shape) may be moved at the start of re-variation, or a predetermined lamp may be turned on or blinked at the start of re-variation. In addition, for example, the manner of starting the variation of the symbol at the start of re-variation may be made different from the normal one. For example, in the case where the left, middle, and right production symbols usually start to change at the same time, the left, middle, and right production symbols start to change at different timings, or once start to change upward (or downward) As shown in FIG. 5, the fluctuation may be started downward (or upward). Conversely, in FIG. 56 (e), the way of temporarily stopping the fluctuation of the symbols may be different from the normal one. For example, the symbols may be temporarily stopped in the order of left, right, and middle, but the symbols may be temporarily stopped in the order of left, middle, and right. In addition, since it is not a case where a new fluctuation | variation is started, as shown in FIG.56 (f), the display of the 1st reservation memory number in the 1st reservation memory display part 18c does not change.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 56 (g), a variation display of the effect symbol is executed (see step S1845), and when the temporary stop timing of the next temporary stop symbol is reached as shown in FIG. The symbol is displayed temporarily.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 starts re-variation of the production symbol as shown in FIG. 56 (i). In this case, as shown in FIG. 56 (i), a predetermined effect is performed, for example, a display in which a flash is emitted above the display screen of the effect display device 9 at the start of re-variation of the effect symbol.

  The pseudo-continuous effect is executed by repeatedly executing the temporary stop display of the chance symbol and the re-variation in the above manner. As described above, in this embodiment, the continuous notice effect of “change in variation pattern at the time of symbol variation” shown in FIG. 46 and the pseudo-continuous effect shown in FIG. 50 are executed in a common effect mode. Therefore, even if the same aspect of the effect is executed, the player can be given a sense of expectation that it may be a continuous notice effect or may be a pseudo-ream, and the interest in the game can be improved. it can.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol performed for the first reserved memory when the game ball starts winning at the first starting winning opening 13 is obtained. It is determined whether or not a big hit is made, and when the game ball starts and wins at the second start winning opening 14, whether or not the display result of the variable display of the second special symbol performed for the second reserved memory becomes a big hit Determine whether or not. In addition, when one hold memory is stored as the first hold memory or the second hold memory, until the variable display performed on the one hold memory is started, when winning the prize for the one hold memory Based on the determination result of the determination, a pre-reading notice (continuous notice effect) for the one hold storage is executed using predetermined effect means (for example, effect display device 9) provided in the gaming machine. In this case, in this embodiment, in the big hit game state, control is performed so as to limit the execution of the determination at the time of winning based on starting winning at the first starting winning opening 13. Further, even in the high base state (probability change state or short time state), control is performed so as to limit the execution of the determination at the time of winning based on starting winning at the first starting winning port 13. Therefore, by making it impossible to recognize the possibility that the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol becomes a big hit during the big hit gaming state or the high base state, the big hits are continuously generated by the technical intervention of the player. Thus, it is possible to prevent deliberately aiming for more than the expected number of prize balls.

  For example, as shown in this embodiment, it is provided with a plurality of special symbol indicators 8a and 8b, and after the big hit game is finished, it shifts to a high base state (probability variation state or time-short state) and preferentially executes the variation display of the second special symbol. In such a case, if the pre-reading notice (continuous notice effect) is configured to be executable, the pre-reading notice is executed based on the fact that the game ball starts and wins the first start winning opening 13 during the big hit game or the high base state. As a result, the player recognizes that the variation display result of the first special symbol executed after the end of the big hit game or during the advantageous game state is likely to be a big hit. In this embodiment, when the game shifts to the high base state after the big hit game is finished, it becomes easy to make a start winning to the second starting winning opening 14 and the change display of the second special symbol is executed with priority. The variation display of the second special symbol is continuously executed so that the start winning to the second start winning port 14 is not interrupted, and the expected jackpot as the variation display result of the first special symbol is retained. It becomes possible to aim at the big hit based on the fluctuation display of 2 special symbols. Then, it is easy to be targeted by the technical intervention of the player, and the number of big hits based on the fluctuation display of the first special symbol and the big hit based on the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is continuously generated. There is a risk that the prize ball will be deliberately targeted and the gambling will become too high. Therefore, in this embodiment, by making it impossible to recognize the possibility that the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol will be a big hit during the big hit gaming state or the high base state, It prevents them from being deliberately aimed for more than the expected number of prize balls.

  In this embodiment, the winning determination is not performed when the big hit gaming state or the high base state is in effect (when the big hit gaming state or the high base state is established by steps S215A and S216A). Shows a case in which the pre-reading notice (continuous notice effect) is not performed and the possibility of winning a big hit is not recognized. However, even when the big winning game state or the high base state, it is at the time of winning It is also possible to make a determination and transmit a determination result designation command at the time of winning a prize, and to determine whether the effect control microcomputer 100 is in the big hit gaming state or the high base state, When in the gaming state or in the high base state, the pre-reading notice (continuous notice effect) will not be performed even if the winning judgment result designation command is received. It may be controlled to.

  Further, according to this embodiment, when the variable display of the second special symbol is started during the execution of the continuous effect (continuous notice effect) for the variable display of the first special symbol that is not in the reach state, the first special symbol is displayed. The first hold memory that is started before the variable display of the first special symbol that is the target of the continuous effect (continuous notice effect) executed after the variable display of the 2 special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol is finished. In the variable display of the first special symbol, execution of a continuous effect (continuous notice effect) is prohibited. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the continuity of the continuous production (continuous notice effect) is impaired due to the variable display of the other second special symbol being interrupted during the continuous effect (continuous notice effect). It is possible to prevent a situation in which the production mode of production is not suitable. Therefore, in a gaming machine provided with a plurality of special symbol indicators 8a and 8b, it is possible to prevent the contents of the effects from becoming unnatural without increasing the processing burden when performing the continuous effects (continuous notice effects). it can. In addition, when the variable display of the second special symbol is started during the execution of the continuous effect (continuous notice effect) for the variable display of the first special symbol that is not in the reach state, the continuous effect (continuous notice effect) is performed as it is. By ending, it is possible to notify the player early that it will not reach the reach state.

  Further, according to this embodiment, when the variable display of the second special symbol that does not become a big hit is started during the execution of the continuous effect (continuous notice effect) for the variable display of the first special symbol that is in the reach state. In the variable display of the second special symbol, the execution of the continuous effect (continuous notice effect) is prohibited, while the continuous effect (continuous notice effect) executed after the variable display of the second special symbol is ended. In the variable display of the first special symbol stored in the first reserved memory that is started before the variable display of the first special symbol, the execution of the continuous effect (continuous notice effect) is resumed. Further, when the variable display of the second special symbol that is a big hit is started during the execution of the continuous effect (continuous notice effect) for the variable display of the first special symbol that is in the reach state, the second special symbol of the second special symbol is displayed. The first special symbol in the first reserved memory that is started before the variable display of the first special symbol that is the target of the continuous effect (continuous notice effect) executed after the variable display and the variable display of the second special symbol are finished. In the variable display, continuous execution (continuous notice effect) is prohibited. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the continuity of the continuous production (continuous notice effect) is impaired due to the variable display of the other second special symbol being interrupted during the continuous effect (continuous notice effect). It is possible to prevent a situation in which the production mode of production is not suitable. Therefore, in a gaming machine provided with a plurality of special symbol indicators 8a and 8b, it is possible to prevent the contents of the effects from becoming unnatural without increasing the processing burden when performing the continuous effects (continuous notice effects). it can. Further, if the continuous effect (continuous notice effect) is resumed after the variable display of the second special symbol is completed, it is determined that the reach state is reached, and the interest in the game can be improved. Further, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable due to the continuous performance (continuous notice performance) being continued unnecessarily after the big hit.

  Further, according to this embodiment, when the variable display of the second special symbol that does not become a big hit is started during the execution of the continuous effect (continuous notice effect) for the variable display of the first special symbol that is a big hit, The variable display of the second special symbol prohibits the execution of the continuous effect (continuous notice effect), while the second special symbol is the target of the continuous effect (continuous notice effect) executed after the variable display of the second special symbol is finished. In the variable display of the first special symbol stored in the first reserved memory that is started before the variable display of one special symbol, the execution of the continuous effect (continuous notice effect) is resumed. When the variable display of the second special symbol that is a big hit is started during the execution of the continuous effect (continuous notice effect) for the variable display of the first special symbol that is a big hit, the variable of the second special symbol is started. The first special symbol in the first reserved memory that is started before the variable display of the first special symbol that is the target of the continuous effect (continuous notice effect) executed after the display and the variable display of the second special symbol is finished. In variable display, execution of a continuous effect (continuous notice effect) is prohibited. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the continuity of the continuous production (continuous notice effect) is impaired due to the variable display of the other second special symbol being interrupted during the continuous effect (continuous notice effect). It is possible to prevent a situation in which the production mode of production is not suitable. Therefore, in a gaming machine provided with a plurality of special symbol indicators 8a and 8b, it is possible to prevent the contents of the effects from becoming unnatural without increasing the processing burden when performing the continuous effects (continuous notice effects). it can. Further, if the continuous effect (continuous notice effect) is resumed after the variable display of the second special symbol is ended, the expectation of a big hit is increased, so that the interest in the game can be improved. Further, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable due to the continuous performance (continuous notice performance) being continued unnecessarily after the big hit.

  Also, according to this embodiment, when the variable display of the second special symbol is started during the execution of the continuous effect (continuous notice effect) for the variable display of the first special symbol, the execution of the notice effect is prohibited. To do. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation in which a continuous effect (continuous notice effect) and another notice effect are executed in a mixed manner and confuse the player.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the deviation variation pattern type determination table to change the variation pattern type of the effect symbol into a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach, and a super pattern. It is determined as one of a plurality of types of variation pattern types including a variation pattern type not including a variation pattern with reach. Then, the variation pattern of the effect design is determined from the variation patterns included in the determined variation pattern type. In this case, in the variation pattern type determination table for loss, a common determination value (230 to 251) is assigned to a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach regardless of the total number of pending storages. . Further, in the variation pattern type determination table for loss, different determination values are assigned to the variation pattern types including variation patterns other than super reach (normal reach and non-reach) according to the total number of pending storage. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a variation pattern with super reach from being common among a plurality of variation pattern types. Therefore, in the case of executing a pre-reading notice (continuous notice effect) based on the determination that the super reach is reached, it is possible to prevent inconsistency depending on the number of reserved memories. In addition, the distribution of the variation pattern with super reach and other variation patterns can be easily changed at the design stage.

  For example, in this embodiment, it is premised that the variation pattern is determined at the start of variation of the special symbol and the production symbol, and the variation display is performed according to the determined variation pattern. When the random number for determining the variation pattern type (random 2) includes a random value corresponding to the super reach with high reliability for the big hit, during the variation display before the variation display for the super reach is executed. Perform a continuous notice effect. In this case, if the deviation variation pattern type determination table is designed as in this embodiment, when a continuous notice effect is executed, a change display with super reach corresponding to the noticed change pattern type is always performed. Is executed, the notice effect corresponding to the variation pattern type can be executed in advance.

  For example, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2005-278663, it is described that a variation pattern type is first determined and then one of the variation patterns included in the variation pattern type is determined. There are variation patterns that are included between a plurality of variation pattern types. For this reason, even when the continuous notice effect is executed in advance, other effects such as normal reach may be executed, which may cause distrust to the player. If you try not to give distrust to the player, you can only perform a notice effect that the reach will occur at best (you can not give a more reliable notice such as super reach) ), The effect of the notice effect will be significantly reduced. On the other hand, according to this embodiment, a common determination value is assigned to a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach regardless of the total number of pending storages. Therefore, it is possible to reliably execute a highly reliable continuous notice effect, and enhance the effect of the notice effect without causing distrust to the player.

  In addition, the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2005-278663 includes a variation pattern that exists in common among the variation pattern types. For this reason, it is complicated to perform a distribution between a specific variation pattern such as a super reach variation pattern and other variation patterns at the design stage. That is, even if it is desired to change only the selection ratio of a specific fluctuation pattern without changing the selection ratio of each fluctuation pattern included in the fluctuation pattern type, the selection ratios within a plurality of fluctuation pattern types Must be changed, and the appearance rate of the variation pattern differs between the variation pattern types. On the other hand, according to this embodiment, a specific variation pattern such as a super reach variation pattern and other variation patterns are configured not to exist in common among a plurality of variation pattern types. The appearance rate of the pattern can be easily changed.

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern type determination table for detachment assigns different determination values to the variation pattern types including variation patterns other than super reach (normal reach and non-reach) according to the total number of pending storages. It has been. For example, in this embodiment, only the variation pattern type determination table for shortening (for shortening) 135b (see FIG. 10B) selected when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more is selected. A variation pattern type (non-reach CA2-3) including non-reach PA1-2) is selected. Therefore, when the number of reserved memories (in this example, the total number of reserved memories) is large, the operating rate can be improved by shortening the fluctuation time by averaging. That is, if many variable displays with a long fluctuation time such as super reach are executed while the reserved memory is accumulated, the reserved memory is not easily digested, and there is a possibility that useless reserved memory is generated. When the number is large, the operating time is improved by shortening the fluctuation time on average. On the other hand, when there is a small amount of reserved memory, if the fluctuation time is short, the reserved memory is quickly consumed and the variable display is interrupted. For this reason, in this embodiment, when the number of reserved memories is large, the shortening variation is not performed, so that the variation time is averaged and lengthened so that the variation display is not easily interrupted. Therefore, in this embodiment, the fluctuation display is made difficult to be interrupted, and inconsistency is not caused by the number of reserved storage.

  In addition, according to this embodiment, after the variable display of the production symbol is started and the display result is temporarily displayed until the display result is derived and displayed, the production symbol is temporarily stopped and then the production symbol variable display is executed again. Fluctuation patterns for multiple types of pseudo-runs that execute fluctuations once or multiple times (non-reach PA1-4, normal PB2-1, normal PB2-2, super PA3-1, super PA3-2, normal PB2-3, normal PB2-4, Super PA3-3, SuperPA3-4, Special PG1-3). Then, the pre-reading notice (continuous notice effect) is executed in the same manner as when the pseudo-continuous effect is executed. For this reason, even when an effect of the same effect mode is executed, it is possible to expect the possibility of both a case where a pseudo-ream effect is executed and a case where a pre-reading notice is executed. Can improve interest in

  Further, according to this embodiment, after one reserved memory is stored as the first reserved memory or the second reserved memory, a plurality of effect symbols until the variable display performed by the one reserved memory is started. Pre-reading notice (continuous notice effect) is executed over variable display. Then, the chance effect symbol is derived and displayed as a variable display result of the effect symbol until the variable display performed by the one hold memory is started, and the next effect until the variable display performed by the one hold memory is started. A predetermined effect (for example, display in such a manner that a flash shines above the display screen of the effect display device 9 at the start of effect symbol variation) is performed when symbol variation display is started. Therefore, it is necessary to make time adjustments such as stopping the chance eye symbol early when executing the pre-reading advance notice (continuous notice effect) of the effect mode using the derivation display of the chance eye symbol and the execution of the predetermined effect. It is possible to eliminate such a situation that the process of deriving and displaying the chance symbol and the process of executing the predetermined effect overlap to cause a lack of processing. For example, in order to perform an effect similar to the above, during a single variation display, first the chance symbol is stopped and displayed, and then a predetermined effect (for example, the display screen of the effect display device 9 at the start of the variation of the effect symbol) 52), the continuous notice effect in the effect manner similar to that in FIG. 52 can be executed. However, such control requires processing such as temporarily stopping the chance symbol display slightly earlier than the end time of the variable display, and requires time adjustment until the end time of the variable display. Therefore, in this embodiment, by performing the predetermined effect at the start of the next variable display during the continuous notice effect, complicated processing such as time adjustment is performed for the continuous notice effect of the effect mode shown in FIG. It is possible to execute without doing.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 variably displays the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b. The variation pattern type is determined according to the common process. The game control microcomputer 560 is common when the first special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol indicator 8a and when the second special symbol is variably displayed on the second special symbol indicator 8b. According to the process, the variation pattern of the effect design is determined from the variation patterns included in the determined variation pattern type. Therefore, in a gaming machine equipped with a plurality of special symbol displays, the capacity of a storage area for storing a program and data for determining a variation pattern can be reduced.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not to make a big hit and whether to make a big hit of 15 rounds, a big hit of 6 rounds, or a big hit of 2 rounds before the display result is derived. To decide. When the first special symbol display unit 8a variably displays the first special symbol, whether to shift to 2 round big hits, or when the second special symbol display unit 8b variably displays the second special symbol, whether to shift to 15 round big hits. decide. Therefore, the game value of the game state to be transferred can be varied depending on which special symbol variable display is executed, and the progress of the game can be diversified.

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing the jackpot display process (step S804) in the effect control process. In the jackpot display process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the jackpot start designation command reception flag indicating that the jackpot start designation command has been received is set (step S871). When the big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect device according to the contents of the process data (step S872), and subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S873). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the process timer has become 0 (the process timer has timed out) (step S874). When the process timer times out, the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S875). Further, the control state for the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data and the lamp control execution data set next (step S876).

  Next, when the special winning opening opening designation command reception flag is set (step S877), the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (step S805) (step S878).

  45 and 46 are flowcharts showing the mid-round processing (step S805) in the effect control process. In the in-round processing, the production control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a special flag to be described later is set (step S901), and if it is set, the special flag is reset (step S902), The rendering device is controlled according to the contents of the data. Specifically, control for executing a special round effect (see FIGS. 57 (f) and (g)) described later is performed (step S903).

  In step S901, when the special flag is not set, that is, when the third special effect described later is not executed in the previous big hit gaming state, the effect device is controlled according to the contents of the process data. Specifically, control for executing a normal round effect (see FIGS. 57B and 57C) described later is performed (step S904).

  Next, 1 is subtracted from the value of the process timer (step S905). When the process timer times out (step S906), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S907). Further, the rendering device is controlled according to the contents of the process data (step S908).

  Then, based on the special prize opening opening designation command reception flag, it is confirmed whether or not the round is the fifth round. If the round is the fifth round, a special effect described later is performed. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the start timer has timed out (step S910). If it has timed out, the start timer is decremented by 1 (step S911), and it is confirmed again whether or not the start timer has timed out. (Step S912). If the start timer has not timed out in step S910 and if the start timer has timed out in step S912, it is confirmed whether or not the operation switch 50a has been detected (step S913).

  When the operation switch 50a is detected, after performing an effect selection process described later (step S914), the effect device is controlled according to the contents of the process data set in the effect selection process (step S915), The timer is decremented by 1 (step S916). If the operation switch 50a is not detected, the effective period timer is decremented by 1 (step S917), and it is confirmed whether the effective period has timed out (step S918). The first special effect to be performed (see FIG. 58C) is selected (step S919), and the process proceeds to step S915. If the timer has not expired in step S918, the process proceeds to step S920.

  If the designation command reception flag is set after opening the big prize opening (step S920), the process table corresponding to the round interval effect is selected (step S921), and the effect device is controlled according to the contents of the process data ( Step S922), after subtracting 1 from the process timer (Step S923), the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the round post-processing (Step S806) (Step S924).

  When the jackpot end designation command reception flag is set (step S925), after selecting the process table corresponding to the jackpot end designation command (step S926), the value of the presentation control process flag is set to the jackpot end presentation process (step S926). The value is updated according to S807) (step S927).

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing the effect selection process in the round process (step S805). In the effect selection process, the effect control CPU 101 first confirms whether or not the hold-by-hold flag 2 described later is set (step S940). If the hold-by-hold flag 2 is set, the special effect selection is performed. An effect is selected based on the table (step S941). As shown in FIG. 48, the special effect selection table selects either the second special effect or the third special effect by extracting random numbers from 0 to 9, and the extracted random number is 0 to If it is 1, the second special effect is selected, and if it is one of 2 to 9, the third special effect is selected.

  In step S942, it is confirmed whether or not the third special effect is selected in step S941. If the third special effect is selected, a special round effect to be described later is executed in the next big hit gaming state. A flag is set (step 943), and third special effect data is set (step S944). That is, even when there are two or more per-hold flags, the second special effect may be selected.

  If the per-hold flag 2 is not set in step S940, it is checked whether the per-hold flag 1 is set (step S945). If the per-hold flag 1 is set, the second special effect is set. Data is set (step S946). When the per-hold flag 1 is not set, that is, when there is no per-hold, the first special effect data is set (step S947).

  After each special effect data is set in steps S944, 946, 947, if there is a per-hold flag 1 or a per-hold flag 2, the flag is reset.

  FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing the round post-processing (step S806) in the effect control process. In the round post-processing, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect device according to the contents of the process data (step S971), and subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S972). When the process timer times out (step S973), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer setting value set next in the process table in the process timer (step S974). Further, the control state for the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data and the lamp control execution data set next (step S975).

  Next, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the number of rounds specified by the second byte of the special winning opening open designation command is 4 rounds (step S976), and is the fourth round, that is, the fourth round. If it is the round interval after the end, the per-hold determination process is executed (step S977).

  If the number of rounds specified in the second byte of the special winning opening open designation command is not four rounds, it is confirmed whether or not the special winning opening open designation command reception flag is set (step S978). A process table corresponding to the selected effect during the round is selected (step S979). Then, the rendering device is controlled according to the contents of the process data (step S980), and the value of the process timer is decremented by 1 (step S981). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (step S805) (step S982).

  FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing the per-hold determination process (step S977) of the round post-process (step S807) in the effect control process. In the per-holding determination process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not any of the winning determination results 13 to 20 flag is set at that time, that is, when the start winning to the second starting winning port 14 is determined. The winning-time determination results 13 to 13 indicate that the random number for random use (random R) matches the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change and that the random number for random determination for jackpot type (random 1) matches the 6-round or 15-round jackpot determination value. It is confirmed whether or not 20 flags are set (step S991), and when any of the winning determination results 13 to 20 flags is set, it is confirmed whether or not a plurality (two or more) are included. (Step S992), if a plurality (two or more) are included, the hold flag 2 is set (step S993), and a plurality (two or more) is included. If no, it sets the hold flag 1 that is, if there is one (step S994). If the winning determination result 13-20 flag is not set in step S991, if the hold flag 1 or the hold flag 2 is set, they are reset (step S995).

  In this embodiment, regardless of the type of the jackpot display result, the jackpot game state is always shifted to the probability variation state, and the probability variation state is continued until the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changed four times. Therefore, after the transition to the probability changing state, it is determined whether or not the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the probability change big hit determination value at the time of four start winnings that is the upper limit value of the second reserved memory number. The Therefore, in step S991, at the start winning to the second start winning opening 14, the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the normal big hit determination value, and the big hit type determination random number (random 1) is 6 rounds. Alternatively, not only the winning determination result 13-16 flag indicating that it is determined to match the 15th round big hit determination value, but also the big hit determination random number (random R) at the start winning to the second start winning port 14 The winning determination result 17-20 flag indicating that it is determined that the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) matches the 6-round or 15-round jackpot determination value is matched with the determination value, and is determined as a holding hit determination target. Yes.

  FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end effect process (step S806) in the effect control process. In the jackpot end effect process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the jackpot end effect timer is set (step S1000). When the big hit end effect timer is set, the process proceeds to step S1005. If the jackpot end effect timer is not set, it is checked whether or not the jackpot end designation command reception flag indicating that the jackpot end designation command has been received is set (step S1001). If the jackpot end designation command reception flag is set, the jackpot end designation command reception flag is reset (step S1002), and a value corresponding to the jackpot end display time is set in the jackpot end presentation timer (step S1003). Then, the effect display device 9 is controlled to display a jackpot end screen (screen for notifying the end of the jackpot game) (step S1004). Specifically, an instruction to display the big hit end screen is given to the VDP 109.

  In step S1005, 1 is subtracted from the value of the big hit end effect timer. Then, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the value of the jackpot end effect timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end effect time has elapsed (step S1006). If not, the process ends. When the jackpot end effect time has elapsed, the effect control CPU 101, if set, sets the continuous notice execution flag (in this embodiment, the first off-line continuous notice execution flag, the first reach continuous notice). The running flag or the first big hit continuous notice execution flag) and the continuous notice interruption flag are reset (step S1007). When the process of step S1007 is executed and the change display of the second special symbol is executed in the middle of the continuous notice effect, and the change display result of the second special symbol is a big hit. Is controlled to end the continuous notice effect as it is without continuing the interrupted remaining continuous notice effect.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S1009).

  Next, a specific example of the effect mode of the big hit effect will be described. FIG. 57 and FIG. 58 are explanatory diagrams showing a specific example of the effect mode of the big hit effect. In the following description, the mid-hit effect in the sixth round big hit will be described as an example.

  First, the effect control CPU 101 stops and displays the jackpot symbol and displays the jackpot fanfare screen on the effect display device 9 to notify that the game has shifted to the jackpot gaming state and starts the jackpot effect (FIG. 57 (a)). )reference). Then, from the first round to the fourth round, a round effect is displayed in which an image indicating the character and the number of rounds is displayed on the effect display device 9 in each round (see FIGS. 57B and 57F). Next, in the round interval from the end of the fourth round to the start of the fifth round, the number of winning determination results 13 to 20 flag set at that time, that is, stored in the second holding storage buffer A per-holding determination process (step S977) for determining the number of reserved memories (hereinafter referred to as “per-holding”) that is a big hit among the stored storages that are present is executed.

  Next, when the fifth round is started (see FIGS. 57 (c) and (g)), a message “Looking opportunity / Great chance when a gold ball comes out!” Is displayed (see FIG. 57 (d)). ), An image showing the lucky drawing device and the operation switch 50a is displayed (see FIG. 57 (e)), and a selection effect (operation instruction effect) for selecting whether to operate the operation switch 50a is executed. Then, when the operation switch 50a is detected within a predetermined effective operation period after the execution of the selection effect is started, the first special effect and the second special effect are determined according to the quantity determined in the hold-per-hold determination process. One of the effect patterns is selected from the third special effects.

  Specifically, in the above-described hold per determination process, if none of the winning determination results 13 to 20 flags is set in step S991, that is, if the per hold is not stored, the first special effect is selected. In addition, when one or more flags among the winning determination results 13 to 20 flags are set in step S991, that is, when one or more holds per hold are stored, the second special effect is selected. In Step S991, when any one of the winning determination results 13 to 20 flags is set, that is, when two or more holds per hold are stored, either the second special effect or the third special effect is stored. Is selected, and a special effect is executed based on the selected effect pattern.

  In the first special performance, a ball with a letter of “sorry” pops out from the lucky draw lottery (see FIG. 58 (c)), and an image of the character crying in the sixth round is displayed and the per-hold is stored. It is notified that it has not been performed (see FIG. 58 (g)).

  In the second special effect, a ball with “Lucky” characters popped out from the lucky draw lottery (see FIG. 58 (b)), and an image in which the character is “piece” with one hand is displayed in the sixth round. Then, it is notified that one or more holds are stored (see FIG. 58 (f)).

  In the third special performance, a ball on which a character “super lucky” is drawn from the lottery lottery machine (see FIG. 58A), and an image in which the character “pieces” with both hands in the sixth round is displayed. It is displayed and it is alert | reported that 2 or more with more per reservation than the 2nd special production is memorize | stored (refer FIG.58 (e)).

  If the operation switch 50a is not detected within the effective operation period, it is determined in step S991 whether or not any of the winning determination results 13 to 20 flags is set, that is, the determined jackpot holding storage number. Regardless, the first special effect selected when the per-holding is not stored in the per-holding determination process is executed. That is, the third special effect is executed on condition that 2 or more per hold are stored and the operation switch 50a is detected within the effective operation period.

  Here, when the third special effect is executed in the fifth round, the special flag indicating that the third special effect has been executed in the jackpot gaming state is set in step S943 and maintained until the next jackpot. A special round effect different from the normal round effect is executed from the first round to the fourth round in the big hit gaming state.

  That is, when the third special effect is executed in the fifth round of big hit, it is determined that two or more hold hits are stored in the hold hit determination process performed during the big hit, and the next big hit occurs Since it is determined that the next jackpot will occur after the next jackpot, the special round effect is executed from the first round to the fourth round of the next jackpot, so that at least one or more holds per hold The player is informed that it is stored.

  The normal round effect displays an image in which the character puts both hands on his / her waist (see FIG. 57B), while the special round effect displays an image in which the character raises one hand and “pieces”. The player is informed that one or more hits are stored (see FIG. 57 (f)). When the sixth round (final round) ends, a big hit end screen is displayed on which a message of “big hit end” is displayed to notify the player that the big hit gaming state has ended.

  Further, in the special round effect, an effect including an effect mode (display mode in which the character “pieces” with one hand) selected when one or more per-holdings are stored is executed. By executing the special round effect, the player can easily recognize that at least one hold per hold is stored.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 as an embodiment of the present invention, the first to third special effects are not executed from the start of the first round until the end of the fourth round. It is possible to improve the player's expectation that a plurality of winning determination results 13 to 20 flags are set at the time of the second start winning, that is, a plurality of holdings per holding are stored.

  In addition, after a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the big hit effect, that is, after the fourth round is completed, when the third special effect is executed in the fifth round, that is, two or more per hold are reserved and stored. When the next big hit that occurs based on one hold among the two or more stored holds is started after the big hit is ended, the special round effect is not the normal round effect. Is executed. Thus, the player can recognize that at least one or more holds are stored before the fifth round is started without waiting for the fourth round to end, so the third special effect is executed. In addition to being able to be sure that two or more holds per hold were stored in the previous big hit, it is possible to enjoy the game with confidence until the end of the fourth round.

  In addition, even if two or more per-holdings are stored, the third operation is performed if the pressing operation unit 49 is not operated during the execution period of the selection effect started when the fifth round is started, that is, within the effective operation period. Since the special performance is not executed, not only can the player's sense of expectation that two or more holds per hold be memorized, but the special round effect can be pressed if one or more holds per hold is stored. Since it is always executed regardless of the operation of the unit 49, the player can play the game with peace of mind.

  Further, in this embodiment, the round effect is an effect that is continuously executed over four rounds from the start of the first round until the end of the fourth round, but the period for executing the round effect is four rounds. For example, if it is a big hit of 15 rounds, it may be executed continuously over 5 rounds or 6 rounds.

  In this way, the round effect is executed until the end of the fourth round, and the per-hold determination process is executed in the round interval between the fourth and fifth rounds, so that the second reserved memory number is limited to the upper limit. Sufficient time is required to reach value (4). As a result, it is possible to avoid performing the per-hold determination process in a state where the second reserved memory number is less than 4, so that the player's expectation for performing the second special effect or the third special effect is improved. Can do.

  Further, in this embodiment, the selection effect (see FIGS. 57D and 57E) is executed after the fifth round is started, and the operation switch 50a is operated within a predetermined effective operation period after the selection effect is started. The second special effect or the third special effect is executed on the condition that is detected (the pressing operation unit 49 is pressed), but when the fifth round is started Alternatively, the second special effect or the third special effect may be executed on the condition that the operation switch 50a is detected within a predetermined effective operation period without executing the selection effect as described above. Further, the second special effect or the third special effect may be executed even if the operation switch 50a is not detected within a predetermined effective operation period.

  In the present embodiment, when the selection effect is started, an image prompting the operation of the pressing operation unit 49 is displayed on the effect display device 9, but the operation LED 50b is displayed without displaying such an image. You may make it accelerate | urge | promote operation of the press operation part 49 by making it light.

  In this embodiment, one of the first to third special effects is executed in the fifth round after the end of the fourth round, but the start timing of the first to third special effects is the fifth round. However, it is not limited to the time when the game is started, and may be arbitrary. For example, it may be executed at the timing when the sixth round is started.

  In addition, the timing for executing the selection effect and the first to third special effects is not limited to the predetermined timing as described above. For example, at a predetermined timing such as the start of the first round or each round interval The special effect execution lottery for determining the timing for executing the selection effect and the first to third special effects is executed, and the selection effect and the first to third special effects are executed at the timing selected in the special effect execution lottery. In this way, by randomly determining the timing of executing the first to third special effects by lottery or the like, the player can select any timing during the big hit (each round or each round interval) This makes it difficult to know whether or not the special effect will be executed, so that the expectation for the start of the special effect can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, the first to third special effects notify the stored quantity per hold based on the lottery result mode by the lottery lottery. Notifying by changing the display mode of the character to be displayed, background, characters indicating the number of rounds, etc. to the display mode according to the stored quantity per hold at the determined timing, lighting according to the stored quantity per hold Notification by turning on a lamp, LED, etc. in a mode, notification by outputting a notification sound corresponding to the storage quantity per hold from the speaker, predetermined movement in a movable mode according to the storage quantity per hold This includes notifying by moving an accessory etc., combining any of these, or combining all of these. .

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the above-described per-holding determination process, the first special effect is selected when the per-holding is not stored, and the second special effect is displayed when one or more per-holding is stored. In the case where two or more per-holds are selected and stored, either the second special effect or the third special effect is selected. For example, when three or more are stored, the first special effect is stored. A fourth special effect different from the third special effect may be selected.

  Further, when the fourth special effect is executed based on the determination that three or more holds per hold are stored in the per-hold determination process, the first indicating that two or more holds per hold are stored in the special round effect. A second special round effect different from the special round effect may be executed.

  In this embodiment, the winning determination result flag 13 indicates that the big hit determination random number (random R) is determined to coincide with the normal or probability variation big hit determination value at the start winning to the second start winning opening 14. -20 are winning determination result flags 13, 14, 17, 18 indicating that it is determined that the big hit type determination random number (random 1) matches the 6 round big hit determination value, and the big hit type determination random number (random 1) Winning determination result flag 15, 16, 19, 20 indicating that it is determined to match the 15 round jackpot determination value, for example, winning determination result indicating that it is determined to match the 6 round jackpot determination value, for example Winning determination result flag 15 indicating that it is determined that the number of flags 13, 14, 17, 18 set matches the 15th round jackpot determination value. 16,19,20 is determined separately and the number that is set, and in accordance with the ratio and the like of the number of flags may have different first to third aspects of the special effect and special round effect.

  Alternatively, when winning determination result flags 15, 16, 19, and 20 indicating that it is determined that the value matches the 6-round jackpot determination value are set, 0.5 is counted for one flag, and from 6 rounds If the winning determination result flag 15, 16, 19, 20 indicating that it is determined that the number of acquired balls in the jackpot game state matches the 15-round jackpot determination value is set to 1, 1 for one flag. Counting may be performed, and the hold flag may be set based on the sum of both.

  In the present embodiment, when two or more per-holdings are stored, the third special effect is selected at a higher rate than the second special effect, but the third special effect is at a rate of 100%. May be selected.

  In the present embodiment, in the per-hold determination process, the number per hold (the number stored per hold based on the start winning to the second start winning port 14) stored in the second hold storage buffer, that is, the second At the time of start winning at the start winning opening 14, the big hit determination random number (random R) coincides with the normal or probability variation big hit determination value, and the big hit type determination random number (random 1) is 6 rounds or 15 rounds big hit determination value By determining whether or not the winning determination result 13 to 20 flag indicating that it is determined to match the number is set, the number per hold (first start) stored in the first hold storage buffer is determined. The number of stored per hold based on the start winning to the winning opening 13), that is, when the starting winning to the first starting winning opening 13, the random number for determining the big hit (random R) is large during normal or probable change The winning determination result 5-12 flag indicating that the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) matches the two-round or six-round jackpot determination value is matched with the hold determination processing target Without winning, the first to third special effects and special round effects indicating the number of sets of the winning determination results 5 to 12 flags are not executed, so that the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol is a big hit during the big hit gaming state. By making the possibility of becoming unrecognizable, it is possible to prevent the player from deliberately aiming for more than the expected number of winning balls by continuously generating the big hit gaming state by the technical intervention of the player.

  In the present embodiment, in the per-hold determination process, the number per hold (the number stored per hold based on the start winning to the second start winning port 14) stored in the second hold storage buffer, that is, the second At the time of starting winning at the start winning opening 14, the big hit determination random number (random R) coincides with the normal or probability change big hit determination value, and the big hit type determination random number (random 1) is 6 rounds or 15 rounds big hit determination value It is determined only whether or not the winning determination result 13 to 20 flag indicating that it is determined to match is set, the number per holding (first start) stored in the first holding storage buffer The number of stored per hold based on the start winning to the winning opening 13), that is, when the starting winning to the first starting winning opening 13, the random number for determining the big hit (random R) is large during normal or probable change The winning determination result 5-12 flag indicating that the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) matches the two-round or six-round jackpot determination value is set. Then, the sum of the number of stored per hold based on the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 and the sum of the number of stored per hold based on the start winning to the first starting winning opening 13 may be determined.

  In the present embodiment, in the per-holding determination process, the number of per-holding stored in the second on-hold storage buffer, that is, the big hit determination random number (random R) at the time of starting winning to the second starting winning port 14 is obtained. Special effects 1 to 3 and special effects indicating the number of holds per hold are determined based on the determination result 13 to 20 flag determination results indicating that it is determined that it matches the normal or probability change big hit determination value. Although the round effect was executed, for example, in the per-hold determination process, in addition to the number of sets of the determination result 13-20 flag at the time of winning, the starting winning to the second starting winning opening 14 (first starting winning opening 13) Sometimes, the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match either the normal or probable change big hit determination value, and the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) has a determination value of 230 or more (The variation pattern type is CA2-7 (super-reaching is out)) and the number of sets of the winning determination result 2 and 4 flags indicating that it is determined, and the winning determination results 2, 4, 13 to 20 flags Special effects 1 to 3 and special round effects may be executed based on the number of sets, that is, the number of reserved memories that are out of reach of the big hit and super reach.

  In other words, not only the number of holdings stored in the second holding storage buffer but also a holding error (for example, a super reach error) is included in the per-hold determination process. Special effects 1 to 3 and special round effects indicating the number of memories may be executed.

  In the present embodiment, in the winning effect processing, whether or not the determination value of the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) is 230 or more, that is, the variation pattern type is super reach regardless of whether it is a big hit or miss. By setting a winning determination result specifying command that can specify the determination values 230 to 251, it is possible to specify whether the variation pattern type is super reach or other than super reach in the production control microcomputer 100. However, the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) is compared with the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132a and 132b and the deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135a and 135b to identify each variation pattern type, Command for specifying determination result of winning a prize for each specified variation pattern type Set in pending per determination processing may be determined a set number of flags to be among the winning time determination result flag corresponding to each winning time of determination results specified command.

  In the present embodiment, the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number is set to 4, but the upper limit value is not limited to 4 as long as at least the upper limit value is 2 or more. Also, the upper limit value of the second reserved memory number may be 4 or more (for example, 10) only in the big hit gaming state.

  Further, in this embodiment, after all the big hit game states are ended, the state shifts to a probability change state that ends when either of the predetermined number of times (4 times) the symbol change or the big hit end condition is satisfied. The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko gaming machine that shifts to a probable change state only after the end of the big hit game state generated by deriving a predetermined probable change symbol display result as a variable display result of the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b. It is. Further, the present invention can also be applied to a pachinko gaming machine that does not shift to a probable change state or a short time state after the big hit gaming state.

  Further, in this embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 having the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is applied, but the present invention has only one special symbol display. The present invention can also be applied to the pachinko gaming machine 1. In this case, in the per-hold determination process, the number per hold stored in the hold storage buffer corresponding to one special symbol display may be determined.

  In addition, in the big hit gaming state, the probability changing state, and the short time state, the winning presentation process based on the start winning to the first starting winning opening 13 is not executed, so that the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol is the jackpot result. By making the player's technical intervention such as playing a game aiming for the start winning to the second starting winning port 14 by continuously preventing the recognition of the possibility of becoming It can prevent deliberate aiming.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 determines in advance whether or not the variation pattern of the effect symbol becomes a variation pattern with super reach at the timing of the start winning prize before the variation start. Then, the production control microcomputer 100 determines that it becomes super reach before the variable display of the production symbol determined to be super reach is started based on the determination at the time of winning when super reach is reached. An effect to be notified can be executed. For this reason, it is possible to notify that it will be super reach before the variable display corresponding to the start winning prize, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 determines the variation pattern by determining the variation pattern type using the variation pattern type determination table for detachment. In this case, in the variation pattern type determination table for loss, a common determination value (230 to 251) is assigned to a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach regardless of the total number of pending storages. . Further, in the variation pattern type determination table for loss, different determination values are assigned to the variation pattern types including variation patterns other than super reach (normal reach and non-reach) according to the total number of pending storage. Therefore, by assigning the ratio of the determination value to the variation pattern type including the variation pattern having a short variable display time as the total number of pending storage increases, the operating rate of the variable display decreases. It can be prevented as much as possible.

  FIG. 59 is an explanatory diagram of the determination value assignment state in the deviation variation pattern type determination table. In this embodiment, when the total number of reserved storage is 3 or more, the variation pattern type determination table 135b for loss shown in FIG. 10B is used, and the total number of reserved storage is 0 to 2 (3 or less). In some cases, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135a shown in FIG. 10A is used (see steps S96 to S98). As shown in FIG. 59, when the total pending storage number is 3 or more, the ratio is less (normal reach, super reach) than when the total pending storage number is 0 to 2, and the ratio is small. When the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, as shown in FIG. 10B, the non-reach CA 2-2 variation pattern type is selected and the non-reach PA 1-2 is a variation pattern of shortened variation. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the situation in which the operation rate of the variable display is reduced as much as possible by shortening the average fluctuation time as the total number of pending storage increases.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 59, common determination values (230 to 251) for the variation pattern types with super reach (super reach A, super reach B) regardless of the total number of pending storage. ) Is assigned. Therefore, at the time of starting winning, it is possible to easily determine in advance whether or not it will be super reach if only the value of the extracted random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) is confirmed. Accordingly, it is possible to notify that the super reach is reached before the variable display corresponding to the start winning prize, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  In this embodiment, the case where the distribution of the judgment values in the deviation variation pattern type judgment table is different for the two types of whether the total pending storage number is 0 to 2 or 3 or more is shown. The method of differentiating the determination values in the use variation pattern type determination table is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, the distribution may be made more finely stepwise according to the total number of pending storage. In this case, for example, the deviation variation pattern type determination table for the total pending storage number 0, 1 and the offset for the total pending storage count 2, the total pending storage count 3 and the total pending storage count 4 A variation pattern type determination table may be prepared in advance, and the distribution of the variation pattern type with reach and the variation pattern type of the shortened variation may be further varied in stages. In addition to such an example, various combinations of the deviation variation pattern type determination table prepared in advance are conceivable. For example, a separate deviation variation pattern type determination table may be provided for each value of the total pending storage number (that is, for the total pending storage number 0, for the total pending storage number 1, for the total pending storage number 2) , The deviation variation pattern type determination table for the total pending storage number 3, for the total pending storage number 4... May be used separately). Further, for example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table for the total pending storage number 0 to 2, the total pending storage number 3, the total pending storage number 4... May be used.

  Further, in this embodiment, a completely common determination value (230 to 251) is assigned to the variation pattern type accompanied by super reach (super reach A, super reach B) regardless of the total number of pending storage. Although the case has been shown, the determination value for the super reach in one deviation variation pattern type determination table may include the determination value for the super reach in the other variation pattern type determination table for deviation. FIG. 60 is an explanatory diagram illustrating another example of determination value assignment states in the deviation variation pattern type determination table.

  In the modification shown in FIG. 60, when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the determination values 230 to 251 are assigned to the variation pattern types with super reach, whereas the total pending storage number 0 In the case of 2, determination values 200 to 251 are assigned to the variation pattern types with super reach. However, even in such a case, if the value of the extracted variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) is in the range of at least 230 to 251 at the time of starting winning, it becomes easy to become super reach beforehand. Can be determined. Accordingly, it is possible to notify that the super reach is reached before the variable display corresponding to the start winning prize, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 60, among the determination values 0 to 199 assigned to the non-reach variation pattern type when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the range of the determination values 100 to 199 Are not included in the range 0 to 99 of the determination value assigned to the non-reachable variation pattern type when the total pending storage number is 0 to 2. On the other hand, the range 230 to 251 of the determination value assigned to the variation pattern type with super reach when the total pending storage number is 3 or more indicates the super value when the total pending storage number is 0 to 2. All of the determination value ranges 200 to 251 assigned to the variation pattern types with reach are included. Therefore, when the value of the extracted variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) is in the range of at least 230 to 251 at the time of starting winning a prize, it can be easily determined in advance that it will be super reach.

  In the modification shown in FIG. 60, when the total pending storage number is 0 to 2, determination values 100 to 199 are assigned to the variation pattern types with normal reach, and when the total pending storage number is 3 or more. The determination values 200 to 229 are assigned to the variation pattern types with normal reach, and the ranges to which the determination values are assigned to the variation patterns with normal reach are not overlapped. The range of determination values assigned to the variation pattern types with normal reach may be overlapped between the case and three or more cases. For example, when the total pending storage number is 0 to 2, the determination values 100 to 199 are assigned to the variation pattern type with normal reach, and when the total pending storage number is 3 or more, the variation pattern type with normal reach is assigned. On the other hand, the determination values 180 to 229 may be assigned. Even in the case of such a configuration, some of the determination values 180 to 229 among the determination values 180 to 229 assigned to the variation pattern type with normal reach when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more. Only the range of 199 is included in the range of determination values 100 to 199 assigned to the variation pattern type with normal reach when the combined pending storage number is 0 to 2.

  Further, in this embodiment, a case has been described in which a variation pattern type determination table for deviation is configured with a variation pattern with super reach as a group variation pattern type, but for each super reach type (for example, super reach A and super reach A). The variation pattern type may be divided into reach B). FIG. 61 is an explanatory diagram showing still another example of the determination value assignment state in the deviation variation pattern type determination table.

  In the modification shown in FIG. 61, determination values 230 to 237 are assigned to the variation pattern type with super reach A regardless of the total number of pending storages, and the variation pattern type with super reach B is assigned. Determination values 237 to 251 are assigned. However, even in such a case, if the value of the extracted variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) is in the range of 230 to 251 at the time of starting winning, it is easily determined in advance that it will be super reach. can do. Accordingly, it is possible to notify that the super reach is reached before the variable display corresponding to the start winning prize, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  Further, even when the deviation variation pattern type determination table is configured as shown in FIG. 61, the distribution of the determination values between the super reach A and the super reach B may be different for each table. As in the modification shown in FIG. 4, for example, the determination value for super reach A and B in one deviation variation pattern type determination table is the determination value for super reach A and B in the other variation pattern type determination table for deviation. It may be included. Moreover, you may comprise so that allocation of the judgment value with respect to the super reach A and the super reach B may partially overlap between tables. This can be similarly applied to both this embodiment and each modification shown in this embodiment.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the variation pattern other than the variation pattern accompanied by super reach includes the variation pattern accompanied by the pseudo-ream. Therefore, even when the effect of notifying that it will be a super reach is not executed, the variable display with the pseudo-ream can be performed, so that the expectation for becoming a big hit gaming state can be increased, and the interest in the game can be enhanced. Can be improved.

  Further, according to this embodiment, when determining a variation pattern with pseudo-continuations as a variation pattern other than a variation pattern with super reach, if the total number of pending storage is small, it is compared with the case where the total number of pending storage is large. Thus, a variation pattern having a large number of re-variation executions of the pseudo-continuous is determined. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation in which variable display accompanied by a pseudo-ream with a large number of re-variations is performed when the total number of reserved storage is large (when the stored storage is accumulated), and the variable display operating rate Can be further prevented.

  FIG. 62 shows the assignment state of the determination value in the variation pattern type determination table for deviation when looking at the variation pattern type including the variation pattern with pseudo-continuity as the variation pattern other than the variation pattern with super reach. It is explanatory drawing shown. In this embodiment, when the total pending storage number is 3 or more, based on the determination value being in the range of 215 to 229 as the variation pattern type including the variation pattern other than the variation pattern with super reach, The variation pattern type of normal CA2-6 is selected (see FIG. 10B). Then, as shown in FIG. 62, the fluctuation pattern of the normal PB2-1 with the pseudo-continuous with the number of re-variation times of 2 is selected (see FIGS. 12 and 6). On the other hand, when the total pending storage number is 0 to 2, normal CA2 based on the determination value being in the range of 170 to 229 as the variation pattern type including the variation pattern other than the variation pattern with super reach. A variation pattern type of −5 is selected (see FIG. 10A). Then, as shown in FIG. 62, the fluctuation pattern of the normal PB2-2 with the pseudo-ream with the number of re-variations of 3 is selected (see FIGS. 12 and 6).

  As shown in FIG. 62, even if the effect of notifying that it will be super reach is not executed, there is a case where variable display with pseudo-ream may be performed, so that the expectation for becoming a big hit gaming state is increased. Can improve the interest of the game. As shown in FIG. 62, when variable display with pseudo-continuations is performed, when the total number of pending storages is as small as 0 to 2, variable display with three re-variations of pseudo-continuations is executed. When the number of reserved memories is as large as 3 or more, variable display with pseudo-continuations with a small number of re-variations as 2 is executed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a situation in which variable display accompanied by a pseudo-ream with a large number of re-variation execution times is frequently performed when the total number of reserved storage is large (when the stored storage is accumulated), It is possible to prevent a situation in which the operation rate of variable display is lowered.

  In this embodiment, a variation pattern with super reach assigned to a range of determination values 230 to 251 includes a variation pattern with pseudo-continuations and a variation pattern without pseudo-continuations as specific variable display patterns. (See super CA2-7 in FIG. 6 and FIG. 12), the variation pattern type with super reach assigned to the range of determination values 230 to 251 is only accompanied by super reach. A variation pattern that does not involve pseudo-continuations may be included. Further, even when a variation pattern with pseudo-ream is used together with super reach, the range of determination values 230 to 251 includes a variation pattern that has only super reach and does not involve pseudo ream as a specific variable display pattern. Variation pattern types that include only quasi-continuous and super-reach and quasi-continuous variation patterns, normal reach and quasi-continuous variation pattern types, and non-reach and variability pattern types that involve quasi-continuation. May be assigned to a range other than the determination values 230 to 251 as a variation pattern type including a variable display pattern other than a specific variable display pattern.

  Further, according to this embodiment, when a fluctuation pattern with a pseudo-ream is determined as a fluctuation pattern with a super reach, the re-variation execution count is a predetermined number or more (four times in this embodiment). Can be determined. In addition, when determining a variation pattern with pseudo-continuations as a variation pattern other than the variation pattern with super reach, the number of re-variation executions is less than a predetermined number (two or three in this embodiment). Can be determined. Therefore, by executing a quasi-ream whose number of re-variations is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (for example, 4 times), the player can have a sense of expectation that it may become super reach. Can be improved.

  FIG. 63 is an explanatory diagram showing the determination value assignment state in the deviation variation pattern type determination table when attention is paid to a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with pseudo-continuations. In this embodiment, the super CA 2-7 variation pattern type with super reach is selected based on the determination value being in the range of 230 to 251 regardless of the total number of pending storage (see FIG. 10). Then, as shown in FIG. 62, there are cases where super PA3-1 to super PA3-2, which are fluctuation patterns with pseudo-continuations of the number of re-variations four times, are selected (see FIGS. 12 and 6). On the other hand, when the total pending storage number is 3 or more, the variation pattern type of normal CA 2-6 that does not become super reach is selected based on the determination value being in the range of 215 to 229 (FIG. 10 ( b)). Then, as shown in FIG. 62, the normal PB2-1, which is a variation pattern with a pseudo-continuity with two revariations, may be selected (see FIGS. 12 and 6). When the total pending storage number is 0 to 2, the variation pattern type of normal CA 2-5 that does not become super reach is selected based on the determination value being in the range of 170 to 229 (FIG. 10). (See (a)). Then, as shown in FIG. 62, the normal PB2-2, which is a variation pattern with a pseudo-continuity with three revariations, may be selected (see FIGS. 12 and 6).

  As shown in FIG. 63, by executing a pseudo-ream with the number of re-variations of 4 or more, the player can have a sense of expectation that it may become super reach, and the interest in the game is increased. Can be improved.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 63, the variation pattern type with super reach assigned to the range of the determination values 230 to 251 includes four re-variation pseudo-continuations as a specific variable display pattern. A variable pattern that includes two or three re-variations as a variable display pattern other than a specific variable display pattern is included in a range other than the specific variable display pattern. This shows the case where the pattern and the variable display pattern other than the specific variable display pattern include a variation pattern with a pseudo-ream that does not overlap the number of re-variations. Also good. For example, the variation pattern type with super reach assigned to the range of determination values 230 to 251 includes a variation pattern with re-variation 3 to 5 pseudo-continuations as a specific variable display pattern. A variable pattern other than the specific variable display pattern may be included in a range other than that including a variation pattern with re-variation 1 to 3 pseudo-continuations.

  It should be noted that any variation pattern with any type of super reach within the range to which the variation pattern type with super reach in the deviation variation pattern type determination table (the range to which the determination values 230 to 251 are allocated) is assigned. It is not limited to what is shown in this embodiment whether it is assigned or the proportion of the fluctuation pattern with pseudo-continuous is assigned.

  For example, instead of allocating all kinds of reach, among the reach that has high reliability for some jackpots (for example, super reach C in super reach A to C), Those having a large number of pseudo-continuations (for example, four times) may be collectively assigned to the range of determination values 230 to 251. Further, for example, regardless of the type of reach, all reach (for example, super reach A to super reach C) is accompanied by a pseudo-ream and a large number of pseudo-reams is collectively determined as a determination value 230. You may make it allocate to the range of -251. Further, for example, apart from a variation pattern of only super reach (for example, super reach A and not involving pseudo-continuations), a variation pattern that involves pseudo-continuations and has a large number of pseudo-continuations is defined as a specific variation pattern. You may make it allocate to the range of the judgment values 230-251.

  In this embodiment, a case where two types of super reach A and super reach B are used as super reach is shown. However, the number of executable super reach types is not limited to two types, and three or more types of super reach are used. The reach may be configured to be executable. For example, when the super reach C is configured to be executable in addition to the super reach A and B, the game control microcomputer 560 follows the same processing as that of this embodiment, and first, FIG. 9 (a), (b). The super CA 3-3 and super CA 2-7, which are the variation patterns for super reach, are determined from the big hit variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. 10 and the loss variation pattern type determination table shown in FIGS. To do. Then, the super CA 3-3 and the super CA 2-7, which are the variation patterns for super reach, are each configured to include the variation patterns with super reach A to C, and the super reach is determined based on the determined variation pattern types. A variation pattern involving any one of A to C may be determined.

  Further, according to this embodiment, when it is decided to make a big hit, the fluctuation pattern with super reach is made at a higher rate than when it is decided not to make a big hit. For example, as shown in FIG. 10, when it is determined to be out of place, the determination value is assigned only to a narrow range of 230 to 251 for super reach, whereas FIGS. As shown in (2), when it is determined to be a big hit, a determination value is assigned to a super reach over a wide range of 150 to 251 or 80 to 251. Therefore, the expectation to the big hit gaming state when variable display with super reach is performed can be enhanced, and the interest in gaming can be further improved.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the variation pattern other than the variation pattern with super reach is determined to be a variation pattern with normal reach or a non-reach variation pattern. Therefore, even when variable display with super reach is not performed, variable display with normal reach can be executed, giving a sense of expectation that it may be a big hit gaming state. Further improvement can be achieved.

  In addition, according to this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 sets the variation pattern type to include a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach or a variation pattern type not including a variation pattern with super reach. To decide. Then, when it is determined that the variable display pattern type of the effect symbol is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach, it is determined that the variation pattern of the effect symbol is a variation pattern with super reach. Therefore, the distribution between the variation pattern with super reach and the variation pattern other than that can be easily changed at the design stage only by changing the distribution of the variation pattern type.

  In the above-described embodiment, the production control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the boards on which the circuit for controlling the production apparatus is mounted. It may be mounted on one substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27R, 27L, etc.) are mounted. Alternatively, two substrates, the second effect control substrate, may be provided.

  In the above embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100. However, the game control microcomputer 560 is not connected to another board (for example, as shown in FIG. 3). The audio output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, or the like, or the sound / lamp board having the function of the circuit mounted on the audio output board 70 and the function of the circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). The command may be transmitted and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or the sound output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board are equipped with control means such as a microcomputer, and the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to sound control and lamp control is executed, and the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command to control the effect display device 9. You may make it transmit to. Even in that case, the production control microcomputer 100 performs the display control in response to the production control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above embodiment, as well as the audio output board 70 and the lamp driver board. 35 or display control can be performed in response to a command received from the sound / lamp board.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

  For example, the present invention can be applied to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and particularly advantageous when the display result of the identification information in the variable display device becomes a predetermined specific display result. The present invention is preferably applied to a gaming machine that controls the state.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8a 1st special symbol display device 8b 2nd special symbol display device 9 Production display device 13 First start winning port 14 Second starting winning port 20 Special variable winning ball device 31 Game control board (main board)
56 CPU
560 Game Control Microcomputer 80 Production Control Board 100 Production Control Microcomputer 101 Production Control CPU
109 VDP

Claims (1)

Based on the establishment of the starting condition, a specific display result predetermined as the display result of the identification information is derived to the variable display means for performing variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other and deriving the display result. A gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player when
The variable display means includes a first variable display means for performing variable display of a plurality of types of first identification information that can be identified based on the establishment of the first start condition, and the establishment of the second start condition. A second variable display means for performing variable display of a plurality of types of second identification information that can identify each of them,
Predetermined upper limit storage number information for determining whether or not the variable display that has not yet started despite the establishment of the first start condition is a specific variable display that is highly likely to be a specific display result First holding storage means capable of storing as first holding information within the range of
Information for determining whether or not the variable display that has not yet started despite the establishment of the second start condition is a specific variable display that is likely to be a specific display result is a predetermined upper limit storage number. Second hold storage means capable of storing as second hold information within the range of
Whether the variable display is to be a specific variable display before the variable display based on the first hold information stored in the first hold storage means or the second hold information stored in the second hold storage means is started. Variable display determining means for determining whether or not,
Advantageous game state control means for controlling the advantageous game state in which the frequency of establishment of the second start condition and / or the frequency of execution of the variable display of the second identification information is increased after the specific game state is completed;
The specific variable display is executed based on the fact that the specific variable display is determined by the variable display determination means, and the first hold information and the second hold information are both stored. Variable display control means for preferentially executing variable display of the second identification information based on the second hold information over variable display of the first identification information based on the hold information;
Whether or not the variable display of the first identification information performed by the first hold information stored in the first hold storage means when the first start condition is satisfied becomes the specific variable display. Means for determining when the first start condition is determined;
Whether or not the variable display of the second identification information performed by the second hold information stored in the second hold storage means when the second start condition is satisfied becomes the specific variable display. Means for determining when the second start condition is satisfied;
Based on the determination result of the determination means when the first start condition is satisfied or the determination result of the determination means when the second start condition is satisfied, a normal pre-reading notice effect suggesting the possibility of the specific variable display is obtained. A normal notice effect executing means that is executed until the variable display by the first hold information or the second hold information as a target is started;
With
The normal advance notice execution means does not execute the normal prefetch notice effect based on the determination result of the first start condition establishment determination means during the period in which the advantageous gaming state is controlled,
The gaming machine further includes
Based on the determination result information according to the determination result of the first start condition satisfaction determination means or the determination result of the second start condition satisfaction determination means during the period controlled to the specific gaming state, A specific notice effect execution means for executing a specific pre-reading notice effect that suggests the possibility of a specific display result in a variable display performed after the end of the gaming state;
When the specific gaming state is in recovery from a power failure, all the determination result information is initialized,
The specific notice effect execution means does not execute the specific prefetch notice effect based on the determination result of the first start condition establishment determination means, but only the specific prefetch notice effect based on the decision result of the second start condition establishment determination means. A gaming machine characterized by that.

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